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Definition of avowed

avowed

/əˈvaʊd/
a · vowed
Adverb:avowedly
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• adjective

1

Having been openly acknowledged, declared, or stated in public without shame or concealment.

Example

"The senator is an avowed supporter of renewable energy initiatives and environmental conservation."

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Word Nuance & Usage

As an adjective, 'avowed' is used almost exclusively attributively (placed directly before a noun, as in 'an avowed pacifist') rather than predicatively after a linking verb.

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• Nearby Words

avon
avonian
avowal
avowed
avowedly
aw
await

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'avow', which entered Middle English via Old French 'avouer' (to acknowledge or declare), ultimately from Latin 'advocare' (to summon for counsel or call to witness).

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