AVOWED Synonyms: 137 Similar and Opposite Words

avowed 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of avowed

as in declared

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avowed

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verb

past tense of avow

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

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as in professed

to state clearly and strongly avowed their undying love for each other

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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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for avowed

Adjective

Companies must tell users exactly why information is being gathered, keep it accurate, store it only as long as the stated purpose requires and protect it with safeguards such as encryption.

— Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2026
Its stated goal is to build continuous defensive loops that find and fix weaknesses before attackers do.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of stated

Verb

Others charged registered to vote and cast their ballots the same day despite not being eligible, the DOJ alleged.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 3 Nov. 2026
Perry did not specifically request testimony from Mecklenburg, who has since retired under protest and alleged in court that Boutros threw her under the bus to protect himself.

— Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of alleged

Verb

Leading up to the election, many traditional conservatives broke ranks and declared support for Hinojosa.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
If Menendez is declared the winner, his election will mark an end to the dramatic and routine telenovela-worthy disputes between Lago and Castro during commission meetings.

— Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of declared

Adjective

In one enterprise implementation, senior engineers took on AI oversight responsibilities, reviewing structured work orders and approving pull requests against explicit acceptance criteria.

— Kumar Chivukula, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
According to a criminal complaint against him, federal authorities found explicit photos of Markle and minors in the Los Angeles-area storage units.

— Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of explicit

Verb

While the case settled, Fairey had insisted his artistic transformation of an Associated Press photograph constituted fair use.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux insisted underage drinking is a problem that bar owners must address.

— CBS News, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of insisted

Verb

Part of the parking lot at the early voting site and neighboring park was flooded, but Nixon professed enthusiasm.

— Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026
For arrivals willing to submit to the experimental, ever-evolving social structure, and to the limitations that were placed on newcomers, the technologically superior Eiquans professed an indifference that amounted to a willing welcome.

— Jeff Spry, Space.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of professed

Adjective

Dominguez ran a campaign almost entirely funded by the union and echoed its unequivocal red line against shuttering schools.

— Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026
The ruling — forceful, unequivocal and based on several of the same arguments made by Bennett and Sanchez — was cheered by state officials and voting rights groups.

— Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of unequivocal

Verb

Iran established a chokehold on the strait, a vital strategic waterway in global trade, at the beginning of the war, and has claimed attacks on tankers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026
Wokoso academics have long claimed that Latinos turn conservative in a desire to become white.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026

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