avow

Meanings

• verb

  make a solemn declaration, especially one taking responsibility for an action or expressing a belief

  - "He avowed his love for her."
  - "After the accident, he avowed responsibility for the damages."

• verb

  acknowledge or admit (a debt, obligation, or guilt)

  - "The company avowed its mistake and promised to compensate its customers."
  - "He avowed his guilt and begged for forgiveness."

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Antonyms

disavow

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with avow
allow , bowed , owed , vowed

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Variants

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avow , avowed , avower , avowers , avowing , avows

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Etymology

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From Old French avouer, from avow, avoué, present participle of avowier, from avow, avoué, from avouer, to declare openly, from av-, to give or show, and voeu, a vow

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Trivia

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1. The word 'avow' comes from the Old French word 'avouer', which means 'to declare openly'.

2. In medieval Europe, a person who avowed a vow was required to wear a distinctive badge or symbol to signify their commitment.

3. The term 'avowal' refers to the act or an instance of avowing.

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Related Concepts

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1. confession: The act of acknowledging or disclosing one's sins, misdeeds, or wrongdoings to God or to other people.

2. declaration: A formal statement or announcement, especially one making a claim or expressing an opinion.

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Culture

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In literature, 'avow' is often used in the context of making confessions or declarations of love. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Othello', Othello avows his love for Desdemona, while in 'Jane Eyre' by Charlotte Bronte, Jane avows her love for Mr. Rochester. In art, 'avow' can be seen as a theme in self-portraits where artists depict themselves making a solemn declaration or revealing their inner thoughts.

How to Memorize "avow"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of making a solemn declaration or acknowledging responsibility. Imagine yourself standing in front of a crowd and openly declaring your feelings or actions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'avow' with the act of confessing or declaring something. Think of a situation where you would have to avow your love or take responsibility for an action.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'A Vow Opens Wide' to remember the meaning of 'avow'. Visualize a vow as an open declaration or confession.

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