avowal
an open statement of affirmation; frank acknowledgment or admission.
Origin of avowal
1Other words from avowal
- pre·a·vow·al, noun
- re·a·vow·al, noun
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How to use avowal in a sentence
Yet these avowals are often expressed in a defensive tone or as preambles to a follow-up clause carrying an implicit “however.”
As Obama Redistributes the Golden Eggs, Time to Praise the Goose | David Frum | January 21, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTOh, no, the man so speaking is not doing so of himself; the avowals are too frank—the opinions too impartial.
Balsamo, The Magician | Alexander Dumas"I shouldn't think you ever would," said Michael encouragingly, as they paced the sensuous mossy path in a rapture of avowals.
Sinister Street, vol. 1 | Compton MackenzieAnd besides, what a place to select for his passionate avowals.
The Dark House | Georg Manville FennConsider the following instances of the solemn avowals made by Joseph Smith.
The Vitality of Mormonism--Brief Essays | James E. Talmage
His abnegation and humility are no less striking than the incontestable sincerity and genuineness of his avowals.
The Vitality of Mormonism--Brief Essays | James E. Talmage
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