aver
/əˈvɜː/
Group 21Difficulty 2/3
Definition
- (verb)
- To state or assert to be the case GRE
Example in Context
The defendant averred that she had been at home on the night in question, a claim supported by electronic records.
Synonyms
declareassertstate
Etymology
To assert something as true, literally 'to turn towards the truth'.
- ad- (Latin) — to
- verus (Latin) — true
Memory Aid
🐻Sounds like “a bear”
When the bear AVERs he’s the king of the forest, it’s hard to argue when he’s THRONE-ing on the biggest rock!
Visual Association
🗣️A courtroom scene where a bear confidently stands on the witness stand, asserting his truth with a booming voice.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “aver” mean on the GRE?
aver (verb) means “To state or assert to be the case”. The defendant averred that she had been at home on the night in question, a claim supported by electronic records.
How to remember “aver” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “aver” sounds like “a bear”. When the bear AVERs he’s the king of the forest, it’s hard to argue when he’s THRONE-ing on the biggest rock!
What are synonyms for “aver”?
Common synonyms: declare, assert, state.