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avow

UK/əˈvaʊ/ US/ʌˈvaʊ/ uncommon obsolete

verb

1.

to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true

  • “Before God I swear I am innocent”
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2.

admit openly and bluntly; make no bones about

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From Middle English avowen, from Old French avouer, from Latin advocare (“to call to, call upon, hence to call as a witness, defender, patron, or advocate”), from ad (“to”) + vocare (“to call”). Doublet of advoke, avouch, and advocate. Not related to vow.

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