Meaning & Definition of Aver in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: To state or declare positively.

  Example Sentence: He averred that he had seen her at the event.

• Definition: To allege or assert in a legal context.

  Example Sentence: The defendant averred his innocence in court.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French 'averer' meaning to confirm, from Latin 'adverare' meaning to affirm.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• aver the truth: To declare something as true.
• aver in court: To formally assert something in a legal setting.

Translations

• Spanish: afirmar

• French: affirmer

• German: behaupten

• Russian: утверждать

Related Words

• assert: To state a fact or believe confidently.

• affirm: To confirm or ratify something is true.

Slang Meanings of aver

• Meaning: To strongly state an opinion.

  Example Sentence: He really avers that his team is the best!