AVOW

avow. Avow, v.t. to justify, own, acknowledge

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A‐vow″ (�), 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.]] 1. 1. To declare openly, as something believed to be right; to own or acknowledge frankly; as, a man avows his principles or his crimes.
Which I to be the of Israel's God Avow, and challenge Dagon to the test. Milton. 2. 2. (Law) To acknowledge and justify, as an act done. See Avowry. Blackstone.
Syn. — To acknowledge; own; confess. See Confess.