avowal

noun

avow·​al ə-ˈvau̇(-ə)l How to pronounce avowal (audio)
: an open declaration or acknowledgment

Examples of avowal in a Sentence

I didn't believe her avowal of innocence. The couple exchanged avowals of love.
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Word History

First Known Use

1679, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of avowal was in 1679

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“Avowal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/avowal. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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avowal

noun
avow·​al ə-ˈvau̇(-ə)l How to pronounce avowal (audio)
: an open declaration or admission

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