"averred" in the verb sense

1. allege, aver, say

report or maintain

"He alleged that he was the victim of a crime"

"He said it was too late to intervene in the war"

"The registrar says that I owe the school money"

2. affirm, verify, assert, avow, aver, swan, swear

to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true

"Before God I swear I am innocent"

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