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Avowed vs Assumed - What's the difference?

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Avowed is a related term of assumed.


As verbs the difference between avowed and assumed

is that avowed is (avow) while assumed is (assume).

As adjectives the difference between avowed and assumed

is that avowed is openly acknowledged while assumed is used in a manner intended to deceive; fictitious.

avowed

English

Verb

(head)
  • (avow)

    • Adjective

    (-)
  • openly acknowledged
  • positively stated
  • asserted under oath, or vow
  • * 1678 , :
    • His first avowed intent, to be a pilgrim - Who would true valour see

    Derived terms

    * avowedly

    Related terms

    * avowable

    assumed

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (assume)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Used in a manner intended to deceive; fictitious.
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  • Supposed or presumed.

    • Derived terms

    * assumed name

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