avow

(Englisch)

Ausgesprochen als (IPA)
/əˈvaʊ/
Etymologie (Englisch)

In summary

From Middle English avowen, from Old French avouer, from Latin advocare (“to call to, call upon, hence to call as a witness, defender, patron, or advocate”), from ad (“to”) + vocare (“to call”). Doublet of advoke, avouch, and advocate. Not related to vow.

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