avouch
avouch
transitive verb \ə-ˈvau̇ch\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
Examples of AVOUCH
- <a note from my doctor avouching that my medical condition did indeed disqualify me from gym class>
- <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
Related to AVOUCH
- Synonyms
- attest, authenticate, certify, testify (to), vouch (for), witness
Rhymes with AVOUCH
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