avouch

verb

ə-ˈvau̇ch How to pronounce avouch (audio)
Definition of avouchnext
1
as in to guarantee
to declare (something) to be true or genuine a note from my doctor avouching that my medical condition did indeed disqualify me from gym class

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2
as in to claim
to state as a fact usually forcefully avouched that he had never cheated on his taxes in his life

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3
as in to declare
to state clearly and strongly she tends to avouch her opinions in such a way as to imply that anyone who thinks otherwise is an idiot

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  1. guarantee
  2. claim
  3. declare
  4. certify
  5. insist
  6. assert
  7. affirm
  8. allege
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  • His contract is lightly guaranteed for next season, but that money can come off the books thanks to a team option in Wiseman’s contract covering the 2025-26 season.
    Tony East, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Gaga Mistake Day When Grandma comes for a visit, silliness and creativity are guaranteed, in this funny and endearing book by bestselling novelist Emma Straub; her kids' gaga, Susan Straub; and award-winning illustrator Jessica Love.
    Megan Gambino, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of guarantee
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  • Dozens of accusers, including some minors, have come forward claiming they were drugged and assaulted.
    Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Gray, who claimed a crucial congressional seat, ousting Republican Rep. John Duarte in an extremely close Central Valley race, was at the Capitol on Tuesday as an observer.
    Mackenzie Mays, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of claim
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  • During the Battle of the Pelennor Fields, a disguised Éowyn confronts the Witch-king of Angmar, who declares that no man can kill him.
    Rochelle Beighton, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The pilot made a hard right turn toward White Plains Airport and declared an emergency before crashing.
    David Matthews, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of declare
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  • Trump has promised to pardon those who have been charged in connection with the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, to prevent Congress from certifying Biden's victory.
    Tyler Pager and Meryl Kornfield The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 6 Dec. 2024
  • On Tuesday, Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder and Registrar of Voters Kristin B. Connelly certified the results of the Nov. 5 general election.
    Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of certify
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  • First-year coach Dave Canales, who has insisted on evaluating the quarterback position on a week-to-week basis, said Young would start next week’s home finale against the Arizona Cardinals.
    Joseph Person, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
  • While Fed officials formally insist markets don't sway their decisions, economists say the central bank doesn't like to rattle them.
    Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of insist
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  • The State Department has carved out loopholes for Israel that give the close American ally a pass on U.S. law restricting aid to foreign militaries over human rights abuses, a lawsuit from a group of Palestinians in Gaza and American relatives asserted Tuesday.
    Ellen Knickmeyer, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
  • How Is TikTok Responding? In its filing, the company asserted that the government's claims lack evidence of any immediate threat.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of assert
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  • These Latino families have an answer ‎ Taliban affirms that stoning will be punishment for adulterers — especially women ‎ RFK Jr. is not alone.
    Marc Silver, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024
  • For Sanchez, placing second in the magazine's 10th annual Ultimate Guy contest affirmed his decision to stop drinking and drastically turn his life around.
    Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of affirm
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  • The lawsuit was first raised five years ago, after the workers alleged that Walt Disney Co. ignored the city of Anaheim's minimum wage law.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Yang is alleged to have worked for China’s United Front Work Department (UFWD), a branch of the ruling Communist Party tasked with gaining influence both at home and overseas.
    Rob Picheta, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of allege
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