avouch

verb

ə-ˈvau̇ch How to pronounce avouch (audio)
Definition of avouchnext
1
as in to guarantee
to declare (something) to be true or genuine a note from my doctor avouching that my medical condition did indeed disqualify me from gym class

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2
as in to claim
to state as a fact usually forcefully avouched that he had never cheated on his taxes in his life

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3
as in to declare
to state clearly and strongly she tends to avouch her opinions in such a way as to imply that anyone who thinks otherwise is an idiot

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for avouch
  1. guarantee
  2. claim
  3. declare
  4. certify
  5. insist
  6. assert
  7. affirm
  8. allege
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  • Training camp standout to preseason star Shortly after the draft concluded in April, Brown signed a rookie contract that guaranteed him just $105,000 at the time of signing.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Aug. 2026
  • This guarantees that no matter which parent or caregiver is running the afternoon hustle, everyone is in the loop on expectations beyond drop-off and pick-up times.
    — Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of guarantee
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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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  • 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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  • The App Drivers Union was certified in May to represent roughly 70,000 Uber and Lyft drivers in that state.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • All-electric aircraft that run on electric motors powered exclusively by batteries have been around for over half a century, and some have even been certified since 2020.
    — David Szondy August 13, New Atlas, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of certify
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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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“Avouch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avouch. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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