aver meaning and definition

AVER verb

Definition of aver (verb)

1. report or maintain
   • "He alleged that he was the victim of a crime"; "He said it was too late to intervene in the war"; "The registrar says that I owe the school money"
   • synonyms: allege, say
2. to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
   • "Before God I swear I am innocent"
   • synonyms: affirm, assert, avow, swan, swear, verify