aver

verb

Meaning

State clearly and confidently that something is true, especially in a formal or legal setting.

Examples

He continued to aver his innocence despite the mounting evidence against him.
The report avers that the company's financial practices were entirely above board.

Synonyms: say, claim, assert, affirm

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aver

verb

Pronunciation: /əˈvɜːr/

Definition

State clearly and confidently that something is true, especially in a formal or legal setting.

Examples

He continued to aver his innocence despite the mounting evidence against him.
The report avers that the company's financial practices were entirely above board.
She did not hesitate to aver that the information provided was accurate to the best of her knowledge.

How to Use aver

aver that (collocation): Used to introduce a formal statement or claim. — "The witness continued to aver that she was nowhere near the building."
aver something to be (collocation): Used to formally declare a specific quality or state of something. — "He did not hesitate to aver the document to be a complete forgery."

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