have avowed

• present perfect

  present perfect

  Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.

  of avow.
  avow

  verb (used with object)

  to declare frankly or openly; assert; confess; admit.

Example Sentences

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have avowed

"The plea you urge is futile, maiden," rejoined Sir Thomas; "he is judged out of his own mouth, for his own lips have avowed his criminal intention."

From The Star-Chamber, Volume 1 An Historical Romance by William Harrison Ainsworth

‘It is not till since my imprisonment that I have avowed myself Atheist.’

From Life and Character of Richard Carlile by George Jacob Holyoake

Whitefield is said to have told his friend that they preached two different Gospels, and to have avowed his intention to preach against him whenever he preached at all.

From The English Church in the Eighteenth Century by Charles J. (Charles John) Abbey

That night Leicester sought the countess in her apartment, and would have avowed his marriage to the queen, but for Varney's influence.

From The World's Greatest Books — Volume 07 — Fiction by Arthur Mee

Before the whole world they would have avowed their affection, their pity, and their truth.

From The Bow of Orange Ribbon A Romance of New York by Theo. Hampe

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