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avow

1 of 1verb
/əˈvaʊ/
Forms:avows,avowing,avowed,avowed
1

to publicly state that something is the case

transitive
  • The politician avowed their commitment to transparency and accountability in government.
  • In the courtroom, the witness avowed the accuracy of their testimony under oath.
  • The author avowed their dedication to promoting social justice in every piece of writing.
  • During the interview, the CEO avowed the company's commitment to sustainable business practices.
  • The scientist avowed the groundbreaking nature of their research findings during the conference.
2

to openly and confidently admit or declare something

transitive
  • She avowed her true feelings for him during the heartfelt conversation.
  • Despite the consequences, he avowed his involvement in the controversial decision.
  • The author avowed the inspiration behind the novel during the interview.
  • She avowed her mistakes and apologized sincerely.
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