Allow and Avow

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Allow verb - To accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly.

Usage example: I'll allow I probably said more than I should have

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Avow is a synonym for allow in admit topic. In some cases you can use "Avow" instead a verb "Allow", when it comes to topics like affirm.

Nearby Words: allowance, allowable, allowing

Avow verb - To state as a fact usually forcefully.

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Allow is a synonym for avow in state topic. You can use "Allow" instead a verb "Avow", if it concerns topics such as acknowledgement, admit, affirm.

Nearby Words: avowal, avowedly, avowing

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