Avow and Defend

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Avow verb - To state as a fact usually forcefully.

Usage example: avowed that the colonization of Mars in our lifetime is not only possible but probable

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Defend and avow are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Defend" instead a verb "Avow".

Nearby Words: avowal, avowedly, avowing

Defend verb - To continue to declare to be true or proper despite opposition or objections.

Usage example: she will pigheadedly defend any claim regardless of all evidence to the contrary

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Avow and defend are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Avow" instead a verb "Defend".

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