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

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Verb

Antonetti insisted that taking on salary would not be prohibitive.

— Zack Meisel, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Ahead of the visit, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi insisted Tehran was not seeking further mediation with the US.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 24 July 2026

Definition of insist

Verb

Two people were declared dead at the scene and four others, including a 2-year-old boy, were transported to Harborview Medical Center, the fire department said in a statement.

— Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
Gabriel Edwards was declared to have died July 1 after his helicopter ditched in the Arabian Sea.

— Chris Kenning, USA Today, 26 July 2026

Definition of declare

Verb

He was released from custody on a $50,000 bond that was later twice held insufficient, once because deputies alleged Ponce was in possession of two guns.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2026
The suit alleges his office failed to follow up on warning signs and scrutinize the Esparto companies, citing a 2023 explosion in San Jose and a record-breaking fireworks seizure in southern California shortly before the deadly blast in Esparto.

— Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of allege

Verb

Unity Medical Center denied responsibility for the incident, asserting that an internal review yielded no evidence showing hospital personnel were at fault.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2026
In particular, the prosecutors asserted that the government's basis for seeking the subpoenas was sound.

— David Folkenflik, NPR, 23 July 2026

Definition of assert

Verb

The nearby curvilinear 902-foot Okan Tower, which will be completed first, will also be able to claim a superlative as the tallest to open for use, until the Cipriani and Waldorf projects wrap up construction.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
While rumors initially claimed ICE was targeting fans, OutKick confirmed at the time that the personnel was actually California Border Control agents conducting routine operations unrelated to local sweeps.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of claim

Verb

Famously, having read an interview in which Keegan professed to missing British cereal, the club’s fans organised and paid for a shipment of Shredded Wheat.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Though the two have not divulged a complete explanation for their divorce, both have since professed admiration for one other.

— Rance Collins, Entertainment Weekly, 18 July 2026

Definition of profess

Verb

The suit also contends that the defendants directed workers to use the elevator despite the hazards and failed to follow OSHA safety standards.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
The full-length could contend for both Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album, two prizes the singer-songwriter has claimed before.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of contend

Verb

Though marvelously affirming for film fans, this is not a sustainable business plan.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
The Alaska letter asks recipients to affirm their citizenship status via letter, phone or email, and Beecher said the division is not requiring paperwork or documentation.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026

Definition of affirm

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