Aver

Pronunciation: /ˈeɪvər/

Definitions of aver

verb to assert or affirm with confidence; declare in a positive or peremptory manner

Example Sentences

A1 I aver that I saw a ghost last night.

A2 She averred that she would be able to finish the project on time.

B1 The witness averred that he had seen the suspect at the scene of the crime.

B2 The lawyer averred that his client was innocent of all charges.

C1 The scientist averred that the results of the experiment were conclusive.

C2 The historian averred that the document was authentic and not a forgery.

Examples of aver in a Sentence

formal The scientist averred that the results of the experiment were inconclusive.

informal She averred that she would be able to finish the project on time.

slang He averred that the party was going to be lit.

figurative The artist averred that his painting represented the struggle for freedom.

Grammatical Forms of aver

• past tense: averaged
• plural: avers
• comparative: more average
• superlative: most average
• present tense: aver
• future tense: will aver
• perfect tense: have averaged
• continuous tense: averaging
• singular: aver
• positive degree: average
• infinitive: to aver
• gerund: averaging
• participle: averaged

Origin and Evolution of aver

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'aver' originated from the Latin word 'ad verum', meaning 'to the truth'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'aver' evolved to mean to assert or affirm as true, especially in a legal context.