avowal (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /əˈvaʊəl/

Definition

A public declaration or acknowledgment of something, often a belief, feeling, or intention.

Examples

• His avowal of guilt surprised everyone in the courtroom.

• She made an earnest avowal of her love for him.

• The company's avowal of its new sustainability goals was met with cautious optimism.

How to Use avowal

avowal of (prepositional phrase)

A declaration concerning a specific subject. — "The avowal of his principles was unwavering."

Synonyms of avowal

Words with a similar meaning to avowal:

• declaration
• acknowledgment
• confession
• affirmation

Antonyms of avowal

Words with the opposite meaning to avowal:

• denial
• concealment

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