avowed; avowing; avows
1
: to declare assuredly
She avowed her innocence.
2
: to declare openly, bluntly, and without shame
ever ready to avow his reactionary outlook
Examples of avow in a Sentence
avowed that the colonization of Mars in our lifetime is not only possible but probable
avowed their undying love for each other
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Rather, Israel is fighting a war against a brutal enemy that seized hostages in a surprise massacre, cloaks itself among its civilian population, and avows the destruction of Israel as its inalterable goal.
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The Editors, National Review, 11 June 2025
The first trailer for the film that will premiere on Hulu/Disney+ on June 27 features testimonials from avowed superfan Paramore singer Hayley Williams, as well as Tool’s Maynard James Keenan and late producer/engineer Steve Albini.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 3 June 2025
One of her harshest critics on the left was Angela Davis, a Black militant and avowed Communist.
—Katharine Q. Seelye, New York Times, 26 May 2025
Tens of thousands of the faithful joined curious tourists to gather on the square to hear the words of the first American pope, a Chicago native, avowed White Sox fan − and longtime Francis confidant.
—John Bacon, USA Today, 12 May 2025
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The Editors, National Review, 11 June 2025
The first trailer for the film that will premiere on Hulu/Disney+ on June 27 features testimonials from avowed superfan Paramore singer Hayley Williams, as well as Tool’s Maynard James Keenan and late producer/engineer Steve Albini.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 3 June 2025
One of her harshest critics on the left was Angela Davis, a Black militant and avowed Communist.
—Katharine Q. Seelye, New York Times, 26 May 2025
Tens of thousands of the faithful joined curious tourists to gather on the square to hear the words of the first American pope, a Chicago native, avowed White Sox fan − and longtime Francis confidant.
—John Bacon, USA Today, 12 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for avow
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“Avow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/avow. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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: to declare or acknowledge openly and frankly
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