averring
əˈvɜrɪŋ
Definition

Definition of averring - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

assertionRareasserting something confidently or positivelyRare
  • His averring tone convinced everyone of his sincerity.
  • Her averring statement left no room for doubt.
  • The lawyer's averring argument was compelling.
assertive confident positive
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Origin of averring

Latin, adverare (to assert)

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  1. French:affirmatif, ...
  2. German:behauptend, ...
  3. Italian:assertivo, ...
  4. Spanish:aseverante, ...
  5. Portuguese:assertivo, ...
  6. Chinese:断言的, ...
  7. Japanese:断言する, ...
  8. Arabic:جازم, ...
  9. Hebrew:טוֹעֵן, ...
  10. Russian:уверенный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:впевнений, ...
  12. Hindi:आत्मविश्वासपूर्ण दावा, ...
aver
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averred

Definition of aver - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
legal assertionTECH.allege as a fact in a legal caseTECH.
  • The plaintiff averred that the defendant was negligent..
assert claim
2.
statementdeclare something formally and solemnly as true
  • The witness averred the statement under oath.
affirm assert
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Origin of aver

Latin, ad (to) + verus (true)

Examples of aver in a sentence

  • She averred her innocence during the trial.
  • He averred his innocence during the trial.
  • The lawyer averred that the evidence was conclusive.

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  1. French:affirmer, certifier, ...
  2. German:behaupten, bekräftigen, ...
  3. Italian:affermare, dichiarare, ...
  4. Spanish:alegar, aseverar, ...
  5. Portuguese:afirmar, declarar, ...
  6. Chinese:声称, 郑重声明, ...
  7. Japanese:主張する, 宣言する, ...
  8. Arabic:اِدَّعَى, أقر, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִטְעוֹן, ...
  10. Russian:утверждать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:стверджувати, ...
  12. Hindi:आरोप लगाना, अभिपुष्ट करना, ...

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