Word of the Day - 06/10/26
aver
/ə'vɛr/(v.): to declare positively
Despite the persistent rumors, she continued to aver her belief in the project's success.
(v.): to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
The lawyer asked the witness to aver solemnly that his statements were true to the best of his knowledge.
Word Origin
The word 'aver' originates from the Old French 'averer' meaning 'to verify, confirm as true'. This, in turn, comes from the Vulgar Latin '*adverare', meaning 'to make true'. It is formed from the Latin prefix 'ad-' (to, toward) and 'verus' (true).
Words with similar origins include 'verify' (from Latin 'verus' true + 'facere' to make), 'veracity' (from Latin 'verax' truthful, from 'verus'), 'verdict' (from Old French 'veir dit' truly said, from Latin 'verum dictum' true word), and 'very' (from Old French 'verai' true, from Vulgar Latin '*veracus', from 'verus').