early 13c., from Anglo-French avouer, Old French avoer "acknowledge, accept, recognize," especially as a protector (Modern French avouer), from Latin advocare (see advocate). A synonym of avouch (q.v.), which tends to contain the more technical, legal aspect of the word. Related: Avowed; avowing.
例文
1. The senator was forced to avow openly that he had received some money from that company.
その上院議員はその会社からお金を受け取ったことを認めざるを得なかった。
2.I must avow that I am innocent.
私は無罪を公言します。
3.But whatever the danger,Christ 's followers must avow their principles.
しかし、どんな危険にさらされても、キリストに従う人は自分の信仰を認めなければならない。
4. Many a man thinks, what he is ashamed to avow ( Samuel Johnson ).