Synonyms of avowed

avowed 1 of 2

adjective

as in declared

Related Words

• declared
• stated
• explicit
• unequivocal
• specified
• definite
• express
• specific
• unambiguous
• categorical
• unmistakable
• definitive
• clear-cut
• comprehensive
• exhaustive
• univocal
• certain
• complete
• sure
• full
• distinct
• literal
• clear
• lucid
• understandable
• well-defined
• direct
• exact
• precise
• intelligible
• plain
• straightforward
• comprehensible
• simple

Dissimilar Words

• implied
• implicit
• inferred
• ambiguous
• vague
• equivocal
• indefinite
• circuitous
• obscure
• unclear
• dark
• enigmatic
• cryptic
• incorrect
• inaccurate
• inexplicit
• imprecise
• unspecific
• inexact
• unintelligible
• incomprehensible

avowed

2 of 2

verb

past tense of avow

1

as in alleged

to state as a fact usually forcefully

avowed that the colonization of Mars in our lifetime is not only possible but probable

Synonyms & Similar Words

• alleged
• insisted
• claimed
• declared
• asserted
• maintained
• contended
• professed
• announced
• affirmed
• protested
• proclaimed
• argued
• purported
• averred
• confirmed
• put forth
• warranted
• reasoned
• avouched
• defended
• justified
• rationalized
• broadcast
• vindicated
• reaffirmed
• upheld
• supported
• persevered
• reasserted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• denied
• abandoned
• rejected
• disclaimed
• repudiated
• disavowed
• challenged
• gainsaid
• questioned
• disowned
• disputed
• negated
• negatived
• refuted
• rebutted
• disproved
• contradicted
• countered
• confuted

2

as in professed

to state clearly and strongly

avowed their undying love for each other

Synonyms & Similar Words

• declared
• professed
• asserted
• proclaimed
• announced
• affirmed
• said
• averred
• explained
• guaranteed
• laid down
• justified
• avouched
• defended
• promoted
• pronounced
• convinced
• advertised
• emphasized
• upheld
• publicized
• advocated
• assured
• stressed
• underscored
• persuaded
• championed
• advanced
• espoused
• underlined
• plugged
• accented
• blazed
• reaffirmed
• accentuated
• boosted
• supported
• called
• reasserted
• rationalized

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• minimized
• ignored
• neglected
• disregarded
• understated
• overlooked

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of avowed

Verb

But Byron’s answer was immediate and avowed. — Steven Rowley, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026

When on day five of his mayoralty Zohran Mamdani acknowledged the inefficacy of homeless sweeps and avowed to end them, street homeless adults, advocates, and attorneys rejoiced. — Deborah Berkman, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2026

That Cody Balmer avowed the Palestinian cause in his call to 911, despite no prior connection to it, fits the general pattern, since that’s what was flitting across his screens. — Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025