avow

Meaning

1. To declare openly and boldly, as something believed to be right; to own, acknowledge or confess frankly.
2. To bind or devote by a vow.
3. To acknowledge and justify, as an act done. See avowry.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/əˈvaʊ/

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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