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单词 avowed
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avowed

adjective

ə-ˈvau̇d How to pronounce avowed (audio)
1
: openly acknowledged or declared
an avowed liberal/conservative
2
: asserted to be true or real : professed
their avowed purpose/goal/aim/intention

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web An avowed white supremacist writing about Indigenous peoples is unlikely to fly these days. John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2022 The suspect, Payton Gendron, 18, is an avowed white supremacist. New York Times, 15 June 2022 An avowed white supremacist is back in federal custody, one of five men who prosecutors say busted through a Southeast Portland pawn shop last month using a sledgehammer and stole 47 guns worth about $20,000. oregonlive, 7 Feb. 2022 An avowed minimalist, Ogle moves from place to place with few possessions. Tim Sullivan, The Courier-Journal, 25 Nov. 2021 The avowed Trump supporter has expressed skepticism about Dominion's integrity. Carly Roman, Washington Examiner, 18 Jan. 2021 Christopher Smith for The New York Times Jane King, a financial investor from Boston who describes herself as progressive, began the presidential primary as an avowed supporter of Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts. New York Times, 1 Apr. 2020 The Trump Administration is an avowed supporter of energy export projects in general, and Jordan Cove in particular. oregonlive, 20 Feb. 2020 The Trump Administration is an avowed supporter of the Jordan Cove project and has been heavily lobbied by gas producers in western states looking to expedite its approval to gain access to Asian export markets. oregonlive.com, 27 Aug. 2019 See More

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

avowed 1 of 2

adjective

as in declared

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • declared
  • stated
  • explicit
  • unequivocal
  • specified
  • express
  • definite
  • unambiguous
  • specific
  • categorical
  • unmistakable
  • definitive
  • clear-cut
  • certain
  • univocal
  • exhaustive
  • comprehensive
  • categoric
  • complete
  • sure
  • full
  • distinct
  • clear
  • understandable
  • literal
  • well-defined
  • lucid
  • direct
  • precise
  • exact
  • intelligible
  • plain
  • straightforward
  • comprehensible
  • simple

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • implied
  • implicit
  • inferred
  • ambiguous
  • vague
  • equivocal
  • obscure
  • indefinite
  • unclear
  • circuitous
  • enigmatic
  • dark
  • inexplicit
  • incorrect
  • cryptic
  • enigmatical
  • inaccurate
  • imprecise
  • unspecific
  • inexact
  • unintelligible
  • incomprehensible
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avowed

2 of 2

verb

past tense of avow
1
as in alleged
to state as a fact usually forcefully avowed that the colonization of Mars in our lifetime is not only possible but probable

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • alleged
  • insisted
  • claimed
  • declared
  • asserted
  • professed
  • contended
  • maintained
  • affirmed
  • announced
  • proclaimed
  • protested
  • argued
  • purported
  • averred
  • confirmed
  • put forth
  • warranted
  • avouched
  • reasoned
  • defended
  • justified
  • vindicated
  • broadcast
  • rationalized
  • reaffirmed
  • upheld
  • reasserted
  • persevered
  • broadcasted
  • supported

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • denied
  • abandoned
  • disavowed
  • disclaimed
  • repudiated
  • rejected
  • gainsaid
  • disowned
  • challenged
  • questioned
  • disputed
  • refuted
  • negated
  • negatived
  • rebutted
  • contradicted
  • disproved
  • countered
  • confuted
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2
as in professed
to state clearly and strongly avowed their undying love for each other

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • declared
  • professed
  • asserted
  • proclaimed
  • announced
  • affirmed
  • averred
  • said
  • explained
  • guaranteed
  • justified
  • laid down
  • avouched
  • defended
  • convinced
  • promoted
  • pronounced
  • advertised
  • advocated
  • emphasized
  • upheld
  • publicized
  • assured
  • championed
  • persuaded
  • underscored
  • espoused
  • stressed
  • advanced
  • underlined
  • reaffirmed
  • accented
  • blazed
  • plugged
  • supported
  • accentuated
  • boosted
  • called
  • rationalized
  • reasserted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • ignored
  • disregarded
  • minimized
  • neglected
  • understated
  • overlooked
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