Avouch

Pronunciation: /əˈvaʊtʃ/

Definitions of avouch

verb to declare or assert with confidence; to affirm or guarantee

Example Sentences

A1 I avouch that I saw a cat in the garden.

A2 She avouched her innocence in front of the judge.

B1 The witness avouched that he saw the crime take place.

B2 The expert avouched the authenticity of the painting.

C1 The historian avouched the accuracy of the ancient manuscript.

C2 The scientist avouched the results of the experiment to be true.

Examples of avouch in a Sentence

formal I can avouch for the authenticity of the document.

informal I can avouch that the party was a lot of fun.

slang I'll avouch for him, he's a good guy.

figurative Her actions avouch her commitment to the cause.

Grammatical Forms of avouch

• past tense: avouched
• plural: avouches
• comparative: more avouch
• superlative: most avouch
• present tense: avouch
• future tense: will avouch
• perfect tense: have avouched
• continuous tense: is avouching
• singular: avouch
• positive degree: avouch
• infinitive: to avouch
• gerund: avouching
• participle: avouched

Origin and Evolution of avouch

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English, Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'avouch' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'avochier' meaning to call as a witness or to guarantee.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'avouch' has evolved to signify asserting or affirming the truth of something, often with confidence or certainty.