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avow definition

avow (ə vo̵u′)

transitive verb

  1. to declare openly or admit frankly
  2. to acknowledge or claim (oneself) to be he avowed himself a patriot

Etymology: ME avowen < OFr avouer < L advocare: see advocate

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