Avowed — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective verb /ə-ˈvau̇d/

Meaning & Definition of Avowed

Avowed (adjective)

  1. openly acknowledged or declared
  2. asserted to be true or real, professed

Avowed (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in declared, stated

    similar: declared, specified, stated, clear-cut, definite, definitive, explicit, express, specific, unambiguous, unequivocal, univocal, categorical, complete, comprehensive, exhaustive, full, certain, sure, unmistakable, clear, distinct, lucid, well-defined, exact, precise, direct, literal, plain, simple, straightforward, comprehensible, intelligible, understandable
    opposite: implicit, implied, inferred, ambiguous, circuitous, equivocal, indefinite, inexplicit, unspecific, vague, cryptic, dark, enigmatic, obscure, unclear, imprecise, inaccurate, incorrect, inexact, incomprehensible, unintelligible

Avowed (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to state as a fact usually forcefully

    "avowed that the colonization of Mars in our lifetime is not only possible but probable"

    similar: affirmed, alleged, asserted, averred, avouched, claimed, contended, declared, insisted, maintained, professed, protested, purported, warranted, put forth
    related: announced, broadcast, proclaimed, argued, rationalized, reasoned, confirmed, justified, vindicated, defended, persevered, supported, upheld, reaffirmed, reasserted
    opposite: denied, gainsaid
    near: abandoned, disavowed, disclaimed, disowned, negated, negatived, rejected, repudiated, challenged, disputed, questioned, confuted, disproved, rebutted, refuted, contradicted, countered

  2. to state clearly and strongly

    "avowed their undying love for each other"

    similar: affirmed, asserted, averred, avouched, declared, guaranteed, laid down, professed
    related: advanced, advertised, boosted, plugged, promoted, publicized, announced, blazed, called, proclaimed, pronounced, said, accented, accentuated, emphasized, stressed, underlined, underscored, advocated, championed, defended, espoused, supported, upheld, assured, convinced, persuaded, explained, justified, rationalized, reaffirmed, reasserted
    near: minimized, understated, disregarded, ignored, neglected, overlooked

Related Entry: Avow (verb)

Avow is a different word from Avowed. The synonyms below are for avow, not for avowed.

  1. to state as a fact usually forcefully

    "avowed that the colonization of Mars in our lifetime is not only possible but probable"

    similar: affirm, allege, assert, aver, avouch, claim, contend, declare, insist, maintain, profess, protest, purport, warrant, put forth
    related: announce, broadcast, proclaim, argue, rationalize, reason, confirm, justify, vindicate, defend, persevere, support, uphold, reaffirm, reassert
    opposite: deny, gainsay
    near: abandon, disavow, disclaim, disown, negate, negative, reject, repudiate, challenge, dispute, question, confute, disprove, rebut, refute, contradict, counter

  2. to state clearly and strongly

    "avowed their undying love for each other"

    similar: affirm, assert, aver, avouch, declare, guarantee, lay down, profess
    related: advance, advertise, boost, plug, promote, publicize, announce, blaze, call, proclaim, pronounce, say, accent, accentuate, emphasize, stress, underline, underscore, advocate, champion, defend, espouse, support, uphold, assure, convince, persuade, explain, justify, rationalize, reaffirm, reassert
    near: minimize, understate, disregard, ignore, neglect, overlook

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Avowed

The most common words with a similar meaning to Avowed:

declared, specified, stated, clear-cut, definite, definitive, explicit, express, specific, unambiguous, unequivocal, univocal, categorical, complete, comprehensive, exhaustive, full, certain, sure, unmistakable, clear, distinct, lucid, well-defined, exact, precise, direct, literal, plain, simple, straightforward, comprehensible, intelligible, understandable, affirmed, alleged, asserted, averred, avouched, claimed

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Avowed

Words with the opposite meaning of Avowed:

implicit, implied, inferred, ambiguous, circuitous, equivocal, indefinite, inexplicit, unspecific, vague, cryptic, dark, enigmatic, obscure, unclear, imprecise, inaccurate, incorrect, inexact, incomprehensible, unintelligible, denied, gainsaid

Related Words for Avowed

announced, broadcast, proclaimed, argued, rationalized, reasoned, confirmed, justified, vindicated, defended, persevered, supported, upheld, reaffirmed, reasserted, advanced, advertised, boosted, plugged, promoted, publicized, blazed, called, pronounced, said, accented, accentuated, emphasized, stressed, underlined

Near Antonyms of Avowed

abandoned, disavowed, disclaimed, disowned, negated, negatived, rejected, repudiated, challenged, disputed, questioned, confuted, disproved, rebutted, refuted, contradicted, countered, minimized, understated, disregarded, ignored, neglected, overlooked

Origin & Etymology of Avowed

First known use: 14th century

Words & Phrases Containing Avowed

avowedly, self-avowed

Frequently Asked Questions about Avowed

What does "Avowed" mean?

"Avowed" means openly acknowledged or declared. As an an adjective and a verb, it is defined as: openly acknowledged or declared. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Avowed"?

Other words for "Avowed" include declared, specified, stated, clear-cut, definite, definitive, explicit and express. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Avowed" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Avowed"?

There are 88 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Avowed". Common alternatives include declared, specified, stated, clear-cut, definite, definitive, explicit, express, specific and unambiguous.

What is the opposite of "Avowed"?

Antonyms of "Avowed" include implicit, implied, inferred, ambiguous, circuitous, equivocal, indefinite and inexplicit. Near antonyms include abandoned, disavowed, disclaimed and disowned.

How do you use "Avowed" in a sentence?

Examples of "Avowed" in a sentence: "avowed that the colonization of Mars in our lifetime is not only possible but probable"; "avowed their undying love for each other".

Is "Avowed" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Avowed" can be used as an adjective and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Avowed"?

"Avowed" is pronounced /ə-ˈvau̇d/.

What is the origin of the word "Avowed"?

First known use: 14th century.