Avowed

Pronunciation: /əˈvaʊd/

Definitions of avowed

adjective stated or declared openly and without concealment

Example Sentences

A1 She is an avowed vegetarian, refusing to eat any meat products.

A2 The avowed purpose of the project is to promote environmental sustainability.

B1 He is an avowed supporter of the political party, attending all their rallies.

B2 The company's avowed goal is to become a leader in sustainable technology.

C1 The author is avowed in his commitment to social justice and equality in his writings.

C2 The avowed aim of the organization is to eradicate poverty and hunger worldwide.

Examples of avowed in a Sentence

formal The avowed purpose of the organization is to promote education in underprivileged communities.

informal She is an avowed fan of the band and goes to all their concerts.

slang I'm an avowed foodie and love trying out new restaurants.

figurative His avowed commitment to fitness is evident in his daily workouts.

Grammatical Forms of avowed

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

Origin and Evolution of avowed

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'avowed' originated from Middle English, from the past participle of 'avowen' which means to affirm or acknowledge openly.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'avowed' has retained its meaning of openly acknowledging or affirming something, but its usage has become more formal and less commonly used in everyday language.