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avouches

a·vouch
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-vouch]
    • /əˈvaʊtʃ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-vouch]
    • /əˈvaʊtʃ/

Definitions of avouches word

  • verb with object avouches to make frank acknowledgment or affirmation of; declare or assert with positiveness. 1
  • verb with object avouches to assume responsibility for; vouch for; guarantee. 1
  • verb with object avouches to admit; confess. 1
  • noun avouches Third-person singular simple present indicative form of avouch. 1

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Origin of avouches

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English avouchen < Middle French avouchier < Latin advocāre. See a-5, vouch, advocate

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Parts of speech for Avouches

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

avouches popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

avouches usage trend in Literature

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