avow

[əˈvaʊ]

avow Definition

to declare or admit openly and publicly.

Using avow: Examples

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

• Example

  He avowed his love for her.

• Example

  She avowed that she was innocent.

• Example

  The politician avowed his support for the new policy.

avow Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for avow

• acknowledge
• confess
• admit
• declare
• profess

Antonyms for avow

• deny
• disavow
• repudiate

Phrases with avow

• avow oneself

  to declare one's true identity or beliefs

  Example

  After years of hiding, he finally avowed himself as a member of the LGBTQ+ community.

• avowal of love

  an open declaration of one's love for another person

  Example

  His avowal of love took her by surprise.

• avowal of guilt

  an open admission of one's guilt in a crime or wrongdoing

  Example

  The suspect's avowal of guilt led to his arrest.

Origins of avow

from Old French 'avouer', from Latin 'advocare', meaning 'to call to one's aid'

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Summary: avow in Brief

To 'avow' [əˈvaʊ] is to openly and publicly declare or admit something, often one's true identity or beliefs. It can also refer to an open declaration of love or guilt. Synonyms include 'acknowledge', 'confess', and 'declare', while antonyms include 'deny', 'disavow', and 'repudiate'.