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Definition of avowal

avowal

/əˈvaʊ.əl/
a · vow · al
Adverb:avowedly
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Plural:avowals
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Adjective:avowed
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avowal Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An open, frank declaration, acknowledgment, or confession.

Example

"The candidate's public avowal of support for the environmental treaty earned praise from conservation groups."

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• Rhymes for avowal

• Nearby Words

avoider
avon
avonian
avowal
avowed
avowedly
aw

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 18th century from the verb 'avow' plus the noun-forming suffix '-al'. 'Avow' derives from Old French 'avouer' (to acknowledge or declare), ultimately tracing back to Latin 'advocare' (to call upon as a witness or defender).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Avowal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/avowal
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