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avow vs acknowledge

acknowledge vs avow

avow and acknowledge both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
avow No No Yes No
acknowledge No No Yes No
As verbs, acknowledge is a hypernym of avow; that is, acknowledge is a word with a broader meaning than avow:
  • avow: admit openly and bluntly; make no bones about
  • acknowledge: declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
Other hypernyms of avow include admit.
avow (verb) acknowledge (verb)
to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true accept as legally binding and valid
admit openly and bluntly; make no bones about accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
report the receipt of
express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with
Difference between avow and acknowledge

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