avow

verb
UK: /əˈvaʊ/
US: /əˈvaʊ/

  1. To declare or admit openly and frankly.

    1. He had to avow that he was not happy. [ ] [ ]
    2. She had to avow her feelings, even though it was difficult for her. [ ] [ ]

  2. To acknowledge something you did or believe in a public setting, even if it is unpopular.

    1. I must avow I am big fan of your art. [ ] [ ]
    2. They avow their commitment to environmental protection and sustainable practices. [ ] [ ]

  3. To state clearly and strongly your opinion.

    1. He would avow his innocence to everyone. [ ] [ ]
    2. Despite the criticism, they avow that their actions were justified. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

admit affirm confess declare assert profess acknowledge
avow noun

  1. An open declaration or admission.

    1. His avow of love surprised her. [ ] [ ]
    2. The avow of the athlete's guilt shocked the entire sports community. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "avow" in English means: To declare or admit openly and frankly., To acknowledge something you did or believe in a public setting, even if it is unpopular., To state clearly and strongly your opinion..

The phonetic transcription of "avow" is /əˈvaʊ/ in British English and /əˈvaʊ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "avow": admit, affirm, confess, declare, assert, profess, acknowledge.

Example usage of "avow": "He had to avow that he was not happy.". More examples on the page.