aver

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb report or maintain
  2. verb to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true

Etymology

From Middle English averren, from Old French averer, from Early Medieval Latin advērō, a verb derived from Latin vērus (“true”). Compare Modern French avérer.

In classic literature

Synonyms

allege, say

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