Aver

/əˈvər/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To state or assert to be the case.

He averred that he had never seen the suspect before.

To affirm with confidence; to declare as true.

The scientist averred that the results of the experiment were conclusive.

To maintain or support a fact or opinion in an argument.

In the debate, she averred her position on climate change with solid evidence.

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

aver the truth

To declare something as true.

aver in court

To formally assert something in a legal setting.

assert

To state a fact or believe confidently.

affirm

To confirm or ratify something is true.

To strongly state an opinion.

He really avers that his team is the best!