aver meaning

aver as a verb

1. report or maintain
   • He alleged that he was the victim of a crime
   • He said it was too late to intervene in the war
   • The registrar says that I owe the school money

   Synonyms: allege, say

   Type of: assert

   Kinds: plead

2. to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
   • Before God I swear I am innocent

   Synonyms: affirm, verify, assert, avow, swan, swear

   Type of: declare

   Kinds: hold, claim, attest, declare, protest, assure

   Related forms: averment

How to pronounce aver

aver is pronounced /ˈeɪvɚ/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with aver

• favor
• savor
• flavor
• favour
• waiver
• disfavor