avow
Translation
to avow, to declare, to confess
Examples
He avowed his commitment to the cause.
He avowed his commitment to the cause.
She avowed that she was innocent.
She avowed that she was innocent.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to avow (sth.) He avowed his love for her.
((that ...)) to avow (that ...) She avowed that she had made a mistake.
Similar Words
Synonyms: declare, assert, profess; Antonyms: deny, disavow
Etymology
From Old French 'avouer' (to acknowledge), from Latin 'advocare' (to call to). 'ad-' (to) + 'vocare' (to call).
Memory Tips
Think of making a 'vow' out loud. To 'a-vow' is to state something publicly as if making a vow.