Question 1 · Quick check
aver
CEFRC2
/əˈvɜː/
verb · noun
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In plain English
- 01
verb
To state firmly that something is true.
- 02
verb
Extra detailTo avouch, prove, or verify the existence or happening of (something), or to offer to do so.
Examples
I here aver that his chronology is correct.
We can aver firmly that our countries will remain allies.
At a glance
Sits at C2 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 2
- Citations
- 5
- Synonyms
- 1
Also pronounced
- /ˈeɪvə/
Deep Dive
verb
Extra meaningsTo justify or prove (an allegation or plea that one has made).
To assert the truth of (something); to affirm (something) with confidence; to declare (something) in a positive manner.
noun
Extra meaningA beast of burden; chiefly a workhorse, but also a working ox or other animal.
More examples
In contextA rare thing to ſee a yong man or woman, that liues idlely, and fares well, of what condition ſoeuer, not to bee in loue. Vbicumqꝫ ſecuritas, ibi libido dominatur, luſt & ſecurity domineere together, as Sᵗ Hierome auerreth.
Now as to the Scriptures being the Word of God, and evidently known to be ſo, or evidencing themſelves to be ſo, and that of right, and properly they are to be ſo called; all which thou J. O. very abſolutely averreſt, […]
As Coroner, I must aver, I thoroughly examined her. / And she's not only merely dead, she's really most sincerely dead.
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Origin
verb
From Middle English averren, from Old French averer, from Early Medieval Latin advērō, a verb derived from Latin vērus (“true”). Compare Modern French avérer.