Definitions and Examples of affirms, asserts, avows
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
State as a fact; assert strongly and publicly.
Example
She affirms that she saw the suspect at the crime scene.
State a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.
Example
He asserts that he is innocent and has evidence to prove it.
Assert or confess openly.
Example
She avows her love for him and promises to stand by his side.
Key Differences: affirms vs asserts vs avows
- 1Affirms means to state something as a fact, while abjures means to renounce or reject something formally.
- 2Asserts means to state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully, while abjures means to give up or disavow something.
- 3Avows means to assert or confess openly, while abjures means to formally reject or renounce something.
Effective Usage of affirms, asserts, avows
- 1Debate: Use these antonyms to express opposing views in a debate or argument.
- 2Legal Proceedings: Use these antonyms in legal proceedings to assert or deny claims.
- 3Writing: Incorporate these antonyms in writing to create contrast and emphasize different perspectives.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of abjures are affirms, asserts, and avows. These words convey the opposite meaning of abjures, which means to renounce or reject something formally. Use these antonyms in debates, legal proceedings, and writing to express opposing views, assert or deny claims, and create contrast.
