avows

verb

present tense third-person singular of avow
1
as in insists
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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2
as in declares
to state clearly and strongly avowed their undying love for each other

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Recent Examples of avows Schwarzman avows that giving the generation that will run tomorrow’s governments, businesses and institutions a deep, in-person view of China’s never be more important. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 2 May 2026 McG has gotten down into the dirt to do some of the planting himself, the studio manager avows. — Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for avows
  1. insists
  2. declares
  3. alleges
  4. asserts
  5. claims
  6. professes
  7. contends
  8. proclaims
Verb
  • Kyiv has accused Iran of supply drones to Russia; Iran insists it is not involved in the war in Ukraine.
    — Diane Brady, Fortune, 27 July 2026
  • Erdogan's government insists that Turkey’s courts are impartial and act independently of political pressure.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
Definition of insists
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  • Its exterior wall declares its name in bold black-and-white graphics.
    — Carolyn Heller, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Continue reading … IN OTHER NEWS DINING HABITS — Actor declares one popular fry 'aren't fries,' igniting fierce online debate.
    — , FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of declares
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  • The suit alleges violations of her First Amendment rights and that she was discriminated against because of her Muslim religion.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026
  • The complaint alleges those comments demonstrated bias and prejudice.
    — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026
Definition of alleges
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  • The 2026 Neurodiversity in Business Report, based on extensive data, asserts neuroinclusion is now about strategic work design, management capability, and talent retention, not just awareness.
    — Nancy Doyle, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • The Memorandum of Understanding signed on June 17 asserts that Iran can never develop a nuclear weapon—a promise the regime has made in the past.
    — Callum Sutherland, Time, 24 July 2026
Definition of asserts
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  • Iran claims the Strait of Hormuz is under its control and has frequently attacked vessels that do not adhere to its instructions.
    — Salma Arafa, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
  • But these types of cases, especially ones where the petitioner claims ineffective assistance of counsel, are hard to win, two defense attorneys told the Statesman.
    — Alex Brizee July 30, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026
Definition of claims
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  • Harry Styles professes his love for techno music via a hat during a walk in North London on June 25.
    — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026
  • All proudly professes himself as a man of faith.
    — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Definition of professes
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  • True loyalty, the article contends, lies in dedication to one's craft, continuous learning, and impact.
    — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The lawsuit contends Equifax failed to follow reasonable procedures to ensure maximum possible accuracy, as required by the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 31 July 2026
Definition of contends
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  • But no longer, according to a new analysis, which proclaims that the long American sellers’ market has finally ended.
    — Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 15 June 2026
  • Across 45 recipes — each its own kind of breadcrumb-naming treatise — the duo proclaims how versatile the kitchen staple both is and can be.
    — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 8 June 2026
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