aver

verb

ə-ˈvər How to pronounce aver (audio)
Definition of avernext
1
as in to insist
to state as a fact usually forcefully was tearfully averring his innocence

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2
as in to declare
to state clearly and strongly averred that she didn't need any help choosing her own clothes

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Recent Examples of aver Sherman avers that Trackman is the gold standard, for anyone wanting the best software, graphics, user interface and challenge. — Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 8 May 2026 That sort of risk-averse mentality hurt the Kings repeatedly in the series, with Doughty and others averring that they were not told to sit back and absorb play late. — Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 5 May 2025 The artist also averred that Germany was turning a blind eye to Islamophobia. — News Desk, Artforum, 25 Nov. 2024 In Berlin, however, the Soviet ambassador to Germany, after months of equivocation, finally averred that Germany’s actions signaled an imminent invasion. — Stephen Kotkin, Foreign Affairs, 19 Sep. 2017 See All Example Sentences for aver
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aver
  1. insist
  2. declare
  3. allege
  4. assert
  5. claim
  6. profess
  7. contend
  8. affirm
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  • Enterprise legal teams in 2026 routinely insist on data exit covering prompts, embeddings, and fine-tunes.
    — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Russia has relentlessly pounded civilian areas of Ukraine, even though Moscow insists its forces target only military facilities.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of insist
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  • At least 12 attacks have been recorded against health facilities and teams since the outbreak was declared in mid-May.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Rhaenyra’s men come later that night and demand Aegon and Tyland declare their fealty.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of declare
Verb
  • As officers worked to disperse traffic, prosecutors allege Stacer sprayed the officers' vehicle with a fire extinguisher.
    — Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Prosecutors allege Williams and several other suspects held a victim against his will, pistol whipped him and stripped him of his belongings, Boyd said.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of allege
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  • Yes, some companies are asserting that automation has made many employees redundant, and are conducting layoffs accordingly.
    — Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Under Democratic Chairman Tom Wheeler, the FCC asserted authority to change any aspect of the cap.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of assert
Verb
  • In a post on X, Sánchez also claimed that Italy has allowed in twice the number of migrants as Spain since 2021, with Spain receiving 234,000 to Italy’s 478,000.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • By producing pure, highly concentrated molecules that mimic the skin’s natural functions, Lewisham claims her products are more consistent, precise and sustainable.
    — Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of claim
Verb
  • Bruce, 76, professed his love for Patti, 72, at the June 6 dedication of the new Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music on the campus of Monmouth University in Long Branch.
    — Chris Jordan, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
  • By invoking it, witnesses are not acknowledging any criminal liability at all, and many people who profess their absolute innocence choose to exercise their right to remain silent.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026
Definition of profess
Verb
  • Elsewhere, though, pundits contend that these voters are rejecting socialism and its candidates, as in last year’s party primary for New York City mayor, when then-candidate Zohran Mamdani lost Black communities by wide margins.
    — Theodore R. Johnson, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Football season is back in South Florida as both the Miami Dolphins and Miami Hurricanes have opened training camp, giving fans an early look at teams hoping to contend in the NFL and college football this fall.
    — CBS Miami Team, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of contend
Verb
  • All that representation went a long way toward affirming my self-esteem.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The orders come after the Supreme Court's recent ruling affirming that the Constitution grants automatic citizenship for virtually all children born in the United States.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of affirm

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“Aver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aver. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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