Avow

Pronunciation: /əˈvaʊ/

Definitions of avow

verb to assert or confess openly

Example Sentences

A1 I avow that I will always love you.

A2 She avowed her innocence in front of the judge.

B1 The politician avowed his commitment to improving healthcare for all citizens.

B2 The CEO avowed to take strict action against any unethical behavior in the company.

C1 The author avowed his belief in the power of storytelling to create change.

C2 The activist avowed to continue fighting for social justice until equality is achieved.

Examples of avow in a Sentence

formal He avowed his commitment to the project during the meeting.

informal She openly avowed her love for the new restaurant in town.

slang I totally avow that this new song is my jam.

figurative The artist's painting avows a deep sense of longing and nostalgia.

Grammatical Forms of avow

• past tense: avowed
• plural: avow
• comparative: more avowed
• superlative: most avowed
• present tense: avows
• future tense: will avow
• perfect tense: have avowed
• continuous tense: is avowing
• singular: avows
• positive degree: avow
• infinitive: to avow
• gerund: avowing
• participle: avowed

Origin and Evolution of avow

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'avow' originated from the Old French word 'avouer' which means to confess or acknowledge, ultimately derived from the Latin word 'advocare' meaning to call to one's aid or summon.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'avow' has evolved to primarily mean to assert or affirm openly and often forcefully. It has also come to be associated with making a formal declaration or acknowledgment of something.