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verb (used with object), a·verred, a·ver·ring.
1.
to assert or affirm with confidence; declare in a positive or peremptory manner.
2.
Law. to allege as a fact.
Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English < Middle French averer < Medieval Latin advērāre, equivalent to ad- ad- + -vēr- (< Latin vērus true) + -ā- thematic vowel + -re infinitive suffix
1350–1400; Middle English < Middle French averer < Medieval Latin advērāre, equivalent to ad- ad- + -vēr- (< Latin vērus true) + -ā- thematic vowel + -re infinitive suffix
Related forms
mis·a·ver, verb (used with object), -verred, -ver·ring.
pre·a·ver, verb (used with object), -verred, -ver·ring.
un·a·verred, adjective
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Example Sentences
- It is more helpful in the long run, they aver, to encourage children to talk about their experiences.
- Many scientists aver to the contrary but science is not decided by consensus.
- As you aver, your nephew likely has enough stuff concerning his hockey passion.
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Word Origin & History
aver
late 14c., from O.Fr. averer "verify," from V.L. *adverare "make true, prove to be true," from L. ad- "to" + verus "true" (see very).
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