Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
averred
verb
/əˈvɜːr/
Definition
to state or assert to be the case
Examples
- She averred that she had seen him at the party.
- The lawyer averred the truth of her client’s statements.
- During the debate, he averred his commitment to the proposed policy changes.
Meaning
When someone averred something, they declared it confidently and with conviction.
Synonyms
- asserted
- declared
- stated
- claimed
- maintained
