aver

American  

[uh-vur] / əˈvɜr /

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.

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aver British  

/ əˈvɜː /

verb

1. to state positively; assert

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

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Related Words

See maintain.

Other Word Forms

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

Etymology

Origin of aver

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

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

When “Flowers” won record of the year, Cyrus averred, “This award is amazing, but I really hope that it doesn’t change anything, because my life was beautiful yesterday.”

From New York Times

Besides, CRS averred, it could chase some people away from applying for benefits they are entitled to.

From Washington Times