Synonyms for averring

Grammar : Verb

Spell : uh-vur

Phonetic Transcription : əˈvɜr

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Définition of averring

Origin : late 14c., from Old French averer "verify," from Vulgar Latin *adverare "make true, prove to be true," from Latin ad- "to" (see ad-) + verus "true" (see very). Related: Averred; averring.

verb maintain

Example sentences :

This he at first declined to do, averring that it was impossible to be elected.
Extract from : « The Life Of Abraham Lincoln » by Ward H. Lamon

Averring that, in satisfaction of all tithes the customary annual sum of 20s.
Extract from : « The Church of Grasmere » by Mary L. Armitt

All agree in averring that the souls of men, after death, pass into other bodies.
Extract from : « Traditions, Superstitions and Folk-lore » by Charles Hardwick

I think he is under a mistake in averring that there is any severity in the sheath spur.
Extract from : « Ladies on Horseback » by Nannie Lambert

What if they did unite, afterward, in averring that the break had been planned by Winwood?
Extract from : « The Jacket (The Star-Rover) » by Jack London

Averring that the problem was national in scope, he asserted the constitutional authority of Congress to solve it.
Extract from : « The Journal of Negro History, Volume 7, 1922 » by Various

He promised him safe-conduct, averring that he had other means of gaining fame than by killing a man like him.
Extract from : « The Story of Norway » by Hjalmar H. Boyesen

This the secessionist identified; averring that there were also a dozen more, besides several chickens, for which redress was due.
Extract from : « The Drummer Boy » by John Trowbridge

I have Hickman's letter, in his own handwriting, averring his readiness to release the mortgage at any day.
Extract from : « The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. I (of II) » by Charles James Lever

But Mme Lerat, his own sister, shook her head doubtfully, averring that she was not so sure of his ignorance.
Extract from : « L'Assommoir » by Emile Zola

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