aver

[US]/əˈvɜː(r)/
[UK]/əˈvɜːr/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt.assert; strongly declare;;claim.
Word Forms
Third Person Singularavers
Past Participleaverred
Present Participleaverring
Past Tenseaverred
Pluralavers

Phrases & Collocations

aver a fact

aver your innocence

Example Sentences

Scientists cannot affirm the existence of life on other planets. She averred that solitude was necessary for creative work.

The scientist averred that the results were inconclusive.

She averred her innocence despite the evidence against her.

The witness averred that he saw the suspect leaving the scene of the crime.

He averred that he would never betray his friends.

The company's spokesperson averred that they were committed to sustainability.

The defendant averred that he had acted in self-defense.

She averred that she had never met the man before.

The teacher averred that cheating would not be tolerated in her class.

The politician averred that he would fight for the rights of the marginalized communities.

The CEO averred that the company's profits were on the rise.

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