verb

aver

uh-VUR

verb

To state something firmly and confidently as being true.

"He averred that he had never seen the document before."

"The witness averred that she recognized the man in the photo."

How to Use Aver

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo insist that something is true, often used in formal or legal contexts.

When to use it

A formal, somewhat legal-sounding word — everyday speech would say "claim" or "insist."

Word Forms

averred past tense, aver plural, averred plural, avers plural, avers singular, aver singular, averred singular, averredst singular, averrest singular, averreth singular

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Etymology

From Old French averer, from Late Latin adverare, built on Latin verus, "true."

Rhymes for aver

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