avouch

verb

ə-ˈvau̇ch 

avouched; avouching; avouches

transitive verb

1

: to declare as a matter of fact or as a thing that can be proved : affirm

2

: to vouch for : corroborate

3

a

: to acknowledge (something, such as an act) as one's own

b

: confess, avow

Synonyms

• attest
• authenticate
• certify
• testify (to)
• vouch (for)
• witness

Examples of avouch in a Sentence

a note from my doctor avouching that my medical condition did indeed disqualify me from gym class

avouched that he had never cheated on his taxes in his life

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, to cite as authority, from Middle French avochier to summon, from Latin advocare — more at advocate

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

avouch

verb

ə-ˈvau̇ch 

1

: to declare positively as a fact : affirm

2

: to give a guarantee of : vouch for

avouched her reputation

avouchment

-mənt

noun