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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  • Instead, airlines are insisting on custom designs to stand out.
    — Edward Russell, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
  • And alumni are among the college’s best ambassadors for spreading that message, insists Emma Donatille, executive director of the WCC Foundation that has handed out nearly $440,000 in scholarships over the years.
    — Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 14 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
Verb
  • Saturday’s statement alleged that Qatar had not allowed the pilots to meet or communicate with families or Iranian officials handling their cases.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • And, so far, at least four cases alleging that, including the most prominent case against an Olympic canoeist, have been dropped because of a lack of evidence.
    — Will Weissert, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of allege
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  • But at least one Lake Worth Beach city commissioner asserted involvement of local authorities in immigration enforcement is a bad idea.
    — David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The defendant’s lawyers disputed that argument, asserting the evidence doesn’t prove Robinson’s motivation was connected to Kirk’s political or religious beliefs.
    — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 12 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
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • Over eight years, Niñxs follows Karla, a young trans girl who lives in Tepoztlán, Mexico, and her quest for a harmonious gender-affirming life.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Mercury’s harmonious connection to Uranus affirms that this restructuring is long overdue.
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of affirm

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