Avow — Defs

01 v. t. To declare openly, as something believed to be right; to own or acknowledge frankly; as, a man avows his principles or his crimes.

imp. & p. p. Avowed; p. pr. & vb. n. Avowing

1.
To declare openly, as something believed to be right; to own or acknowledge frankly; as, a man avows his principles or his crimes.
“Which I to be the of Israel's God Avow, and challenge Dagon to the test.” — Milton.
2.
To acknowledge and justify, as an act done. See Avowry.(Law) See: Avowry

Syn. To acknowledge; own; confess. See Confess.

02 n. Avowal.

03 v. t. & i. To bind, or to devote, by a vow.

04 n. A vow or determination.