avowed
UK/əˈvaʊd/US/ә'vaud/
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Definitions
adj.
Openly declared or admitted.
公开声明的，公然的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedavowagainst, opposite
+
-edvoice, call
=avowed
Past participle of avow used as an adjective: "openly declared" (an avowed atheist = one who openly admits it).
Example Sentences
- 1.
He is an avowed supporter of nuclear disarmament.
- 2.
Their avowed aim is to reform the entire system.