Synonyms of avow
12 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for avow is saint. Other synonyms of avow are consecrate, dedicate, hallow, sanctify and behallow. The opposite of avow is disavow.
Synonyms and similar words for avow
verbTo bind or devote by a vow.
- consecrate
- dedicate
- hallow
- sanctify
- behallowTo make holy; consecrate; sanctify; hallow completely.
- bless
- canonize
- martyr
- sacralizeTo make sacred.
- saintSynonym of canonize: to honor, formally name, or revere as a saint.
- inaugurate archaic, rareTo cause (something) to be auspicious or good-omened; also, to declare or make (something) holy; to consecrate, to...
- sacrate obsoleteTo consecrate or dedicate.
Opposite of avow
verbMore antonyms
Meaning of avow
- verb To declare openly and boldly, as something believed to be right; to own, acknowledge or confess frankly.
- verb To bind or devote by a vow.
- verb To acknowledge and justify, as an act done. See avowry.
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Questions about synonyms of avow
- What is another word for avow?
- Avow has 12 synonyms on Word.ws, such as saint, consecrate, dedicate, hallow, sanctify, behallow, bless and canonize.
- What is the opposite of avow?
- The opposite of avow is disavow.
- What does avow mean?
- Avow means to declare openly and boldly, as something believed to be right; to own, acknowledge or confess frankly.
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