Avow

Definition of Avow

A`vow´

v. t.	1.	To declare openly, as something believed to be right; to own or acknowledge frankly; as, a man avows his principles or his crimes. [imp. & p. p. Avowed ( ); p. pr. & vb. n. Avowing.] Which I to be the of Israel's God Avow, and challenge Dagon to the test. - Milton.
	2.	(Law) To acknowledge and justify, as an act done. See Avowry.
n.	1.	Avowal.
v. t. & i.	1.	To bind, or to devote, by a vow.
n.	1.	A vow or determination.

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