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avow

/əˈvaʊ/

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noun

Avowal

Examples :

"His avowal of responsibility for the project was clear and sincere. "

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verb

To declare openly and boldly, as something believed to be right; to own, acknowledge or confess frankly.

Examples :

"Even though his friends disagreed, he would avow his support for the unpopular candidate. "

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verb

To bind or devote by a vow.

Examples :

"The student avowed their commitment to finishing the difficult math project. "

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verb

To acknowledge and justify, as an act done. See avowry.

Examples :

"The student avowed their late submission, explaining a serious illness as the reason. "

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