Proclaim to be true (4)

I believe the answer is:

avow

(Other definitions for avow that I've seen before include "Affirm, swear" , "Solemnly declare" , "Declare a promise of fidelity at the altar" , "Admit openly" , "Assert/confess openly" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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