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/əˈvaʊ/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [uh-vou] Show IPA-verb (used with object) to declare frankly or openly; own; acknowledge; confess; admit: He avowed himself an opponent of all alliances.
---- Origin:
1150-1200; ME avowen < OF avoue(r) < L advocāre. See advocate
Related forms:
a⋅vow⋅a⋅ble, adjective
a⋅vow⋅er, noun /əˈvaʊ/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [uh-vou] Show IPA-verb (used with object) to declare frankly or openly; own; acknowledge; confess; admit: He avowed himself an opponent of all alliances.
---- Origin:
1150-1200; ME avowen < OF avoue(r) < L advocāre. See advocate
Related forms:
a⋅vow⋅a⋅ble, adjective
a⋅vow⋅er, noun
Ernestina Robel
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∙ 15y ago/əˈvaʊ/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [uh-vou] Show IPA-verb (used with object) to declare frankly or openly; own; acknowledge; confess; admit: He avowed himself an opponent of all alliances.
---- Origin:
1150-1200; ME avowen < OF avoue(r) < L advocāre. See advocate
Related forms:
a⋅vow⋅a⋅ble, adjective
a⋅vow⋅er, noun /əˈvaʊ/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [uh-vou] Show IPA-verb (used with object) to declare frankly or openly; own; acknowledge; confess; admit: He avowed himself an opponent of all alliances.
---- Origin:
1150-1200; ME avowen < OF avoue(r) < L advocāre. See advocate
Related forms:
a⋅vow⋅a⋅ble, adjective
a⋅vow⋅er, noun
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∙ 15y agoan open declaration or acknowledgment
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Sentence using the word avowal?
They avow that there was a traffic accident
How do you use avowal in a sentence?
She made an avowal of her commitment to helping those in need by volunteering at the homeless shelter every week.
What are the roles of avowal and ascription in the process of idenity formatiom?
Avowal is the process by which an individual portrays him/herself Ascription is the process by which others attribute identities to an individual
What is avow?
An avowal is a declaration of affirmation or an admission of knowledge.
What is another word for assertion?
declaration, proclamation, avowal (formal), statement, claim, allegation, contention, affirmation
What has the author F Blakely written?
F. Blakely has written: 'An explicit avowal of truth the best mode of teaching it'
What is an avowant?
An avowant is a party in a legal action who makes an avowal or statement under oath about certain facts relevant to the case. This term is often used in old English legal contexts, particularly in feudal law.
What is the meaning of recognition?
The act of recognizing, or the state of being recognized; acknowledgment; formal avowal; knowledge confessed or avowed; notice.
What has the author William Broadbent written?
William Broadbent has written: 'An open and fearless avowal of the Unitarian doctrine recommended and enforced' -- subject(s): Doctrines, English Sermons, Sermons, Sermons, English, Unitarianism, Unitarians
What is the definition of acknowledged?
The act of acknowledging; admission; avowal; owning; confession., The act of owning or recognized in a particular character or relationship; recognition as regards the existence, authority, truth, or genuineness., The owning of a benefit received; courteous recognition; expression of thanks., Something given or done in return for a favor, message, etc., A declaration or avowal of one's own act, to give it legal validity; as, the acknowledgment of a deed before a proper officer. Also, the certificate of the officer attesting such declaration.
What oath must state and federal officials take?
State and federal officials, whether legislative, executive, or judicial, must take an oath to uphold and defend the Constitution. No religious test, either an avowal or a repudiation of any religious belief, shall ever be required of any public officeholder in the United States.
What are some six letter words with 2nd letter V and 5th letter A and 6th letter L?
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 2 words with the pattern -V--AL. That is, six letter words with 2nd letter V and 5th letter A and 6th letter L. In alphabetical order, they are: avital avowal
