avowal

[ uh-vou-uhl ]

noun

1. an open statement of affirmation; frank acknowledgment or admission.

Other Words From

• prea·vowal noun
• rea·vowal noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of avowal¹

First recorded in 1720–30; avow + -al ²

Example Sentences

Another avowal: He had not originally planned to assault that Jewish school in Toulouse.

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The fact was, that Mr. Giles had not at first been able to bring his mind to the avowal, that he had only shot a boy.

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It was several years after their acquaintance commenced before M. Roland made an avowal of his attachment.

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"The time will come," said Winston dryly, to hide what he felt, for his comrade's simple avowal had been wonderfully eloquent.

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Mr. Ripper's logic tended to the belief that he could not be punished if he stuck to the avowal of having seen nothing.

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Somewhat confused by this humiliating avowal, Madame Bodard returned to her place at a faro-table.

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