(aver - to positively state or formally declare) The college president would often aver that he had faith in the faculty. I cannot aver my innocence in the matter.
I know not to what you aver. Many scientists would aver to the contrary.
In his answer to the complaint, I hope he will aver that he was not at the store at the time of the burglary.
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The reporter wanted to aver the validity of her source, so she ran a background check on him.
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aver is the usual crossword answer