avowed
/əˈvaʊd/verb
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To declare openly and boldly, as something believed to be right; to own, acknowledge or confess frankly.
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To bind or devote by a vow.
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To acknowledge and justify, as an act done. See avowry.
Antonyms:
disavow
adjective
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Openly acknowledged
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Positively stated
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Asserted under oath, or vow