aver
To assert the truth ofTo assert the truth of (something); to affirm (something) with confidence; to declare (something) in a positive manner.
» I here aver that his chronology is correct.
Meaning
3 senses(ambitransitive)To assert the truth of (something); to affirm (something) with confidence; to declare (something) in a positive manner.
утвержда́тьutverždátʹ, заявля́тьzajavljátʹ
to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
(ambitransitive)To justify or prove (an allegation or plea that one has made).
дока́зыватьdokázyvatʹ
(obsolete, transitive)To avouch, prove, or verify the existence or happening of (something), or to offer to do so.
Examples
5 sentencesI here aver that his chronology is correct.
The opposition averred that the law was unjust.
I averred that it was of no real importance.
We can aver firmly that our countries will remain allies.
He had to aver that he was responsible for the mistake.
Translations
6 languagesBy meaning 2
Origin
From Middle English averren, from Old French averer, from Early Medieval Latin advērō, a vFrom Middle English averren, from Old French averer, from Early Medieval Latin advērō, a verb derived from Latin vērus (“true”). Compare Modern French avérer.
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Forms
avers, averring, averred, averredSynonyms
8 synonymsWord family
5 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle