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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  • This caused a strained relationship with the company after city officials insisted the extra cost should be covered by PCL.
    — Katie Langford, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Anchor tenant JCPenney fought against a shutdown, insisting its store was still popular and profitable.
    — Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of insist
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  • The outbreak has gained momentum since it was declared on May 15, as weak health infrastructure, community resistance and instability hinder the effort to identify and respond to cases.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The province's governor declared a 14-day state of emergency on Sunday.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of declare
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  • IPhone owners alleged Apple forced them to buy apps through its store alone, allowing the company to charge a 30% commission and push prices higher.
    — Jeffrey Kopp, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The complaint alleges that the disclosure later became part of an investigation that contributed to his termination.
    — Melissa Daimler, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of allege
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  • It’s been a while since the Giants asserted themselves as the clearly better team on a field, especially at this time of year.
    — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Hoskins asserted that Missouri’s Constitution doesn’t allow a referendum on congressional redistricting.
    — David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of assert
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  • Lang and other anti-Islam protesters marched in Dearborn in November 2025, clashing with counter-protesters and claiming the area is not friendly to those who are non-Muslim.
    — Heath Kalb, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Critics claim those measures are ineffective or insufficient to protect young people online.
    — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of claim
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  • In the probation report after the conviction, Brambles again professed his innocence.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • After this experience, China strengthened its public health capacity and professed a new openness to reporting of potential epidemics.
    — David J. Hunter, STAT, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of profess
Verb
  • Conservationists and some state officials contend the move is a pretext for commercial development that will harm wildlife habitats and water quality.
    — Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Anthony’s attorneys contend those comments have created the appearance that Roach prejudged the defense’s claims.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of contend
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  • In a 2-1 decision earlier this month, the appellate court affirmed that the president needed congressional approval.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The ruling affirmed a lower-court decision allowing Kalshi to continue operating in the state.
    — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of affirm

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“Aver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aver. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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