averred

[uh-vurd]

averred Definition

• 1. to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
• 2. to assert or affirm with confidence; declare in a positive or peremptory manner

Using averred: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "averred" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He averred that he was innocent of the crime.

• Example

  She averred her belief in the existence of extraterrestrial life.

• Example

  The witness averred that she saw the defendant at the scene of the crime.

averred Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for averred

• affirm
• declare
• assert
• avouch

Antonyms for averred

• deny
• contradict
• disavow

Phrases with averred

• averred to be

  claimed or asserted to be

  Example

  The painting was averred to be an original, but it turned out to be a forgery.

• averred in court

  declared or affirmed solemnly and formally as true in a legal setting

  Example

  The defendant averred in court that he had not committed the crime.

• averred under oath

  declared or affirmed solemnly and formally as true while under oath

  Example

  The witness averred under oath that she had seen the defendant at the scene of the crime.

Origins of averred

from Old French 'averer', from Medieval Latin 'adverare', from Latin 'ad-' (towards) + 'verus' (true)

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Summary: averred in Brief

'Averred' [uh-vurd] means to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true, or to assert or affirm with confidence. It is often used in legal contexts, such as 'averred in court' or 'averred under oath.' Synonyms include 'affirm,' 'declare,' 'assert,' and 'avouch.' Antonyms include 'deny,' 'contradict,' and 'disavow.'