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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The Dangote Refinery has often insisted that its fully operational 700,000 barrels-a-day plant can fulfill this demand.

— Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Prevailing xenophobic notions of the time would have insisted on Bridget’s culpability, particularly when Irish women were seen as more likely to be able to swing an ax than leisurely ladies like Lizzie.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of insist

Verb

If the issues being talked about weren’t so serious, declaring that machines are now smarter than humans, given this glaring gap between AI agents and their principals, would be a fun keynote for the next AI summit.

— Bhaskar Chakravorti, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026
Revived fighting shattered a 2022 ceasefire as Houthis strike Saudi cities, oil facilities and shipping, declare a blockade and claim growing power.

— Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of declare

Verb

In February, the village filed suit against Fifth Third Bank seeking $2 million that officials allege the institution improperly paid out in fraudulent checks signed by Henyard.

— A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
The case alleges that Princewill Umanmielen (edge rusher) owes the school $550,000 and Devin Harper (offensive lineman) owes Ole Miss $400,000.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of allege

Verb

On Tuesday, Zuckerberg echoed Huang's stance in a post on X, asserting that an industry-wide emergency brake is unnecessary and that third-party evaluations represent the optimal path forward.

— , CNBC, 18 Sep. 2026
In the agreement, Kohberger also waived his ability to appeal, though defendants always retain the right to later assert ineffective assistance of counsel and pursue post-conviction relief in court.

— Kevin Fixler September 17, Idaho Statesman, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of assert

Verb

Trump and election skeptics have claimed California elections are rife with fraud, and have tried to block state voters from casting ballots by mail, which Trump himself has done twice.

— Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026
The following day, all three outlets reported that their journalists had been denied access to the White House grounds, with MS NOW and Politico claiming press passes had been confiscated.

— Adam England, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of claim

Verb

Ahead of the legal arguments, most experts contend that Missouri likely will not use the gerrymandered map in November and instead conduct the election using a map lawmakers passed in 2022.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026
Penn State regularly contended for New Year’s Six bowls but lost the close, important games so often that fans braced for heartbreak.

— The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of contend

Verb

It's been one year since Michigan Medicine ended gender affirming care for patients under 19 years old.

— Jack Springgate, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
Trial court rulings — affirmed by a Supreme Court majority in March — said parents have the right to demand information about their child’s gender identity at school.

— Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of affirm

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