Meaning & use
Avowed
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Openly declared or acknowledged, without concealment.
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He was an avowed critic of the new policy from the very beginning.
She remained an avowed atheist throughout her life.
A note on using this word
Avowed comes from the verb 'avow,' meaning to declare openly, and is often used to describe firmly held beliefs, allegiances, or identities stated without hesitation.
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