avouch
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avouch

transitive verb \ə-ˈvach\

Definition of AVOUCH

1
: to declare as a matter of fact or as a thing that can be proved : affirm
2
: to vouch for : corroborate
3
a : to acknowledge (as an act) as one's own
b : confess, avow

Examples of AVOUCH

  1. <a note from my doctor avouching that my medical condition did indeed disqualify me from gym class>
  2. <avouched that he had never cheated on his taxes in his life>

Origin of AVOUCH

Middle English, to cite as authority, from Middle French avochier to summon, from Latin advocare — more at advocate
First Known Use: 15th century

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