Avow

imp. & p. p. Avowed; p. pr. & vb. n. Avowing

1. To declare openly, as something believed to be right; to own or acknowledge frankly; as, a man avows his principles or his crimes.

   Which I to be the of Israel's God Avow, and challenge Dagon to the test.

2. To acknowledge and justify, as an act done. See Avowry. (Law)

1. Avowal. [Obs.]

1. To bind, or to devote, by a vow. [Obs.]

1. A vow or determination. [Archaic]