avow
Translation
to avow, to declare, to admit
Examples
He avowed his love for her.
He avowed his love for her.
She avowed that she was a socialist.
She avowed that she was a socialist.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to avow (sth.) He avowed his love for her.
((that ...)) to avow (that ...) She avowed that she was a socialist.
Similar Words
Synonyms: declare, assert, admit; Antonyms: deny, disavow
Etymology
From Old French 'avouer' (to acknowledge), from Latin 'advocare' (to call to), from 'ad-' (to) + 'vocare' (to call).
Memory Tips
Think of 'a vow'. When you make a vow, you declare something openly. To 'avow' is to make a public vow or declaration.