ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Avowed

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /əˈvaʊd/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Avowed is a verb meaning simple past and past participle of avow.

Meaning

simple past and past participle of avow.

More Meanings

  1. openly acknowledged
  2. positively stated
  3. asserted under oath, or vow

Example Sentences

His first avowed intent, to be a pilgrim - Who would true valour see
An avowed aim of the 1962 Transport Act was to concentrate the BRB's attention on running trains.
There was considerable scepticism as to whether the line would pay, but its avowed intention was to put an end to the slave trade.

Synonyms for avowed

Depending on context, synonyms include professed, attested, sworn.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include declared, professed, acknowledged, sworn, attested, stated.

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