Pronunciation: /əˈvaʊəl/

Definitions of avowal

noun a formal statement of affirmation or admission; declaration

Example Sentences

A1 She made an avowal of her love for him in front of all their friends.

A2 His public avowal of his political beliefs gained him many supporters.

B1 The avowal of guilt by the suspect led to his arrest.

B2 Her avowal to always speak the truth earned her a reputation for honesty.

C1 The politician's avowal to fight for social justice resonated with many voters.

C2 His avowal to never compromise his principles made him a respected leader in the community.

adjective avowal (adjective form does not exist)

Example Sentences

A1 She made an avowal of her love for him.

A2 His avowal to always tell the truth was admirable.

B1 The politician's avowal to fight corruption was met with skepticism.

B2 Her avowal to never give up on her dreams inspired others.

C1 The CEO's avowal to prioritize employee well-being was well-received by the staff.

C2 His avowal to uphold the company's values even in difficult times earned him respect from his colleagues.

Examples of avowal in a Sentence

formal Her avowal of loyalty to the company was met with applause from her colleagues.

informal She made a clear avowal to always have her friend's back no matter what.

slang His avowal to always keep it real with his crew earned him respect in the streets.

figurative The artist's avowal to always stay true to his vision resulted in a unique and captivating body of work.

Grammatical Forms of avowal

past tense

avowed

plural

avowals

comparative

more avowal

superlative

most avowal

present tense

avows

future tense

will avow

perfect tense

have avowed

continuous tense

is avowing

singular

avowal

positive degree

avowal

infinitive

to avow

gerund

avowing

participle

avowed

Origin and Evolution of avowal

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'avowal' originated from the Old French word 'avouer' which means 'to avow or admit'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'avowal' has retained its original meaning of openly admitting or asserting something, often used in a legal or formal context.