Synonyms for avowed

Grammar : Adj

Spell : uh-voud

Phonetic Transcription : əˈvaʊd

Définition of avowed

Origin : early 13c., from Anglo-French avouer, Old French avoer "acknowledge, accept, recognize," especially as a protector (Modern French avouer), from Latin advocare (see advocate). A synonym of avouch (q.v.), which tends to contain the more technical, legal aspect of the word. Related: Avowed; avowing.

adj sworn

Example sentences :

Nor were they wrong, for such is the avowed aim of the "Forward Policy."
Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill

I have avowed them with an earnestness that I believe is without example: and why?
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

But truly, as he avowed, he was entering the fifth lustrum beyond it.
Extract from : « The Book of Khalid » by Ameen Rihani

Take some of the avowed sublimities of the Rev. Mr. Cumming.
Extract from : « Leading Articles on Various Subjects » by Hugh Miller

Incidentally, they were avowed friends of the former electrician, Parker.
Extract from : « Cap'n Eri » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln

If ever maiden avowed the secret of her heart, it seemed to him that Valerie avowed it then.
Extract from : « St. Martin's Summer » by Rafael Sabatini

There may be some that your frankness has not avowed, my dear Count.
Extract from : « The Fortunes Of Glencore » by Charles James Lever

He avowed his love for Agnes, and their intention to abide Sir Charles' decision.
Extract from : « Oswald Langdon » by Carson Jay Lee

And yet, in defiance of that avowed impossibility, they seemed now and again to glow.
Extract from : « Aunt Rachel » by David Christie Murray

She rudely hooted at their avowed intention to enter the lists.
Extract from : « Marjorie Dean, College Sophomore » by Pauline Lester

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