avowed

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Etymology [edit]

Pronunciation [edit]

Rhymes: -aʊd

Verb [edit]

avowed

simple past tense and past participle of avow

Adjective [edit]

avowed (not comparable)

openly acknowledged
positively stated
asserted under oath, or vow
- 1678, John Bunyan, The Pilgrim's Progress:
  
  His first avowed intent, to be a pilgrim - Who would true valour see

Derived terms [edit]

avowedly

Related terms [edit]

avowable

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