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Discover LudwigThe phrase "averred that" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used in formal contexts to assert or affirm something confidently or with conviction.
Example: "The witness averred that she had seen the defendant at the scene of the crime."
Alternatives: "asserted that" or "declared that".
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"Translated into yer actual English," the great man averred, "that means 'Honest sweat killed many a ponce'".
Mr. Ely averred that service — extreme housekeeping — is physically demanding, with sore feet and bad knees the least of its debilitating byproducts.
Others averred that she was 95.
He averred that "we want a peaceful planet".
She averred that tweeting at her wasn't necessary.
My older daughter averred that she too might be "oh, just a little behind".
Wittgenstein once averred that "there can never be surprises in logic".
Chilton, not surprisingly, averred that the orders had indeed been delivered.
He averred that he had changed his position, not his beliefs.
All along, however, he averred that the professional women's league (W.U.S.A).
George Gonzalez, a custodian and doorman, averred that the shoes weren't streetwear, but inside shoes.
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