avows
States without shame
Avows is the third-person singular of avow, meaning to declare openly or acknowledge publicly.
Where admit suggests reluctance, avow implies confidence or pride in the declaration: She avows her commitment to the cause.
The word carries a formal, somewhat old-fashioned tone, appearing more often in writing than speech.
States openly and firmly
- proclaimsAnnounces officially or publicly
- announcesStates openly to many
- statesModes of being
- professesDeclares openly, perhaps falsely
asserts · pronounces · affirms · voices · expresses · articulates · communicates · utters
Establishes as fact
- upholdsSupports or affirms
- corroboratesStrengthens with evidence
- substantiatesConfirms with evidence
- validatesConfirms accuracy or legitimacy
attests · vouches · certifies · maintains · supports · stands by · defends · insists
Faithful commitment to another
- fidelityLoyalty or exactness
- fealtyPledged devotion to authority
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- adherenceFaithful following of something
faithfulness · troth · constancy · steadfastness · dedication · support · endorsement · championship
declares
States openly and firmly
professes · asserts · pronounces · affirms · voices · expresses · articulates · communicates · utters · discloses
confirms
Establishes as fact
- upholdsSupports or affirms
- corroboratesStrengthens with evidence
- substantiatesConfirms with evidence
validates · attests · vouches · certifies · maintains · supports · stands by · defends · insists · reaffirms
loyalty
Faithful commitment to another
adherence · faithfulness · troth · constancy · steadfastness · dedication · support · endorsement · championship
pledges
Formal promises given
binds · obligates · commits · engages · covenants · promises · guarantees · assures · undertakes · contracts
avowsdenies
Declares something untrue
disavows · disclaims · repudiates · renounces · retracts
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