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   Avow , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Avowed (); p. pr. & vb. n. Avowing.] [F. avouver, fr. L. advocare to call to (whence the meanings, to call upon as superior; recognize as lord, own, confess); ad + vocare to call. See Advocate, Avouch.]
   To declare openly, as something believed to be right; to own or acknowledge frankly; as, a man avows his principles or his crimes.
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   Which I to be the of Israel's God
   Avow, and challenge Dagon to the test.
   Milton.
   
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   (Law) To acknowledge and justify, as an act done. See Avowry.
   Blackstone.
   
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   Syn. -- To acknowledge; own; confess. See Confess.
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   Avow, n. [Cf. F. aveu.] Avowal. [Obs.]
   Dryden.
   
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   Avow, v. t. & i. [OF. avouer, fr. LL. votare to vow, fr. L. votun. See Vote, n.] To bind, or to devote, by a vow. [Obs.]
   Wyclif.
   
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   Avow, n. A vow or determination. [Archaic]
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