aver

[uh-vur]

verb (used with object)

averred, averring 

1. to assert or affirm with confidence; declare in a positive or peremptory manner.

2. Law.,  to allege as a fact.

aver

/ əˈvɜː /

verb

1. to state positively; assert

2. law to allege as a fact or prove to be true

Other Word Forms

• averment noun
• misaver verb (used with object)
• preaver verb (used with object)
• unaverred adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of aver¹

1350–1400; Middle English < Middle French averer < Medieval Latin advērāre, equivalent to ad- ad- + -vēr- (< Latin vērus true) + -ā- thematic vowel + -re infinitive suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of aver¹

C14: from Old French averer, from Medieval Latin advērāre, from Latin vērus true

Synonym Study

See maintain.

Example Sentences

“Across the democratic community, there will always be differences of opinion,” he averred.

From BBC

Over the weekend, Mr. Jacobs accused the protesters of “bullying” in a statement on Instagram, but averred: His brand “does not work in, use or sell fur, nor will we in the future.”

From New York Times

A blockade, he averred, was merely a necessary step to put down an internal insurrection.

From Seattle Times

That means potential jurors may present themselves and express views — including negative views about Trump — but, on questioning from the judge and prosecutor, aver that they can apply the law and reach a verdict fairly.

From Los Angeles Times

Whatever room the justices leave for theoretical presidential immunity, you can be sure that Trump will aver in the trial court that it precisely describes his case.

From Los Angeles Times