verb
- to state or declare positively; to affirm with confidence
Usage: formal
Examples
- The witness averred that she saw the defendant at the scene.
- He averred his innocence throughout the trial.
- The scientist averred that the results were conclusive.
- She averred her commitment to the project despite the challenges.
- The politician averred that taxes would not increase.
- The expert averred the authenticity of the ancient manuscript.