aver

IPA/əˈvɜː(r)/
KK[ˈevɚ]IPA/əˈvɜːr/

aver — verb

  • averpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • avershe / she / it
  • averredpast simple
  • averring-ing form

1. to claim something in a firm, definite way, especially in a legal or official st

1.動詞及物C1
釋義

to claim something in a firm, definite way, especially in a legal or official statement, when the speaker is certain of the truth.

例句

During the trial, Bao averred in his sworn testimony that he had never met the defendant before that night.

aver + that-clause for asserting a sworn fact

Layla averred in her statement that the contract had been signed in good faith.

aver + that-clause for asserting a fact

同義詞
  • assert

    more general; works in both formal and everyday contexts

  • declare

    common for public or official announcements; slightly less weighty than 'aver'

  • affirm

    emphasises maintaining a position despite doubt or opposition

  • claim

    weaker than 'aver' — the truth of the statement may be in question

反義詞
  • deny

    to state that something is not true

  • disclaim

    formal; to refuse to accept responsibility or knowledge

文法句型

aver + that-clause

aver + noun phrase

用法筆記

Frequently takes a that-clause. Common in legal writing, court testimony, and official reports. In everyday conversation, 'assert', 'claim', or 'state' are far more natural choices.

常見錯誤

❌I aver that the food was delicious.
✅I think the food was delicious.
💡'aver' is far too formal for casual personal opinions; use 'think' or 'believe' instead.
❌She averred me the truth.
✅She averred that she was telling the truth.
💡'aver' does not take an indirect object; use a that-clause or a direct noun phrase.