AVER Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

aver

verb

ə-ˈvər

Definition of aver

as in to insist

to state as a fact usually forcefully was tearfully averring his innocence

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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

Verb

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joined around 20 other countries and the European Commission in a declaration insisting that AI remain under human control.

— Stephen Pitt-Walker, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
While the case settled, Fairey had insisted his artistic transformation of an Associated Press photograph constituted fair use.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of insist

Verb

After the first Taibaan film, Srinuan borrowed Marvel’s habit of announcing a slate, declaring a universe before any scripts existed to push himself to keep working.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Nov. 2026
Its enduring contribution to the state, the university itself often declares, is rooted in the quality of the education students receive.

— Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of declare

Verb

The lawsuit alleged that the facility violated the state's minimum wage and forced labor laws by paying detainees $1 a day to work at the facility, sometimes under threat of solitary confinement.

— Christa Swanson, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
OpenAI faces several lawsuits from state AGs and plaintiff attorneys, taking cues from the social media suits in alleging that the design of ChatGPT can pose risks to children.

— Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of allege

Verb

With the game fully in hand, junior center Clara Silva asserted herself in the second half with six straight points to extend TCU’s lead to 68-18 as the Horned Frogs leaned on Silva’s size to punish the Lions’ front court off the pick and roll.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Nov. 2026
In 2024, Heggy co-authored a report asserting that development is rapidly deteriorating California’s coast, leading to shrinking shorelines and disappearing sand.

— Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of assert

Verb

That figure is separate from the 5-to-6-hectare area claimed for the dispersal warhead tested on Monday.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
The one-time head of Ayiti 2054, the political party Sanon claimed to be a member of, Désir was arrested Wednesday outside his law office in Petion-Ville, according to his Haiti lawyer.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of claim

Verb

Davis, who was acquitted at his four-month capital murder trial and professed his innocence ever since, died Friday at his home in Colleyville, a stepson, Trey Davis, said on Sunday.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Nov. 2026
San Diego professes pride in high graduation rates, but this is a chimera hiding the sad truth of how far our educational leaders will go to look good.

— U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of profess

Verb

Overall, the Royals hope for more offensive success to contend in the American League Central.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 Nov. 2026
Downs took to social media to express his jubilation from being traded from the reeling Colts to the contending Chiefs.

— Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of contend

Verb

Spoelstra brought his two sons and daughter with him to the Heat’s game a day later, an affirming display of family first, as friends offered replacement toys and comfort items for the children.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026
In a move designed to attract more voters, lawmakers attached language that would place a ban on gender-affirming care for minors in the Missouri Constitution.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of affirm

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