aver aver /ˈeɪvɝ/

verb

1. To declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true  ( aver , avow , verify , affirm , assert , swan , swear )
   to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
    Before God I swear I am innocent
   Before God I swear I am innocent
   
2. Report or maintain  ( aver , allege , say )
   report or maintain
    He alleged that he was the victim of a crime
   He alleged that he was the victim of a crime
    He said it was too late to intervene in the war
   He said it was too late to intervene in the war
    The registrar says that I owe the school money
   The registrar says that I owe the school money