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

In July, he suggested that Russia could send a delegation to peace talks in Switzerland, despite earlier avowals to only negotiate once Russia had withdrawn all its forces from Ukrainian territory.

From Salon

Israel says it needs to destroy dozens of tunnels under the border that have enabled Hamas to smuggle in arms — despite Egypt’s avowals that had stopped the smuggling years ago.

From New York Times

Despite Mr. Musk’s avowal to foster unfettered speech on the platform, he has also moved to suspend accounts, like Kanye West’s, after a series of antisemitic remarks.

From New York Times

But Mr. Fish says the conference’s avowal of “religious freedom for all” must include atheists in the conversation.

From Washington Times

In her ruling, Mays described Cunningham’s views as “the avowal” of a white Christian nationalist ideology.

From Seattle Times