(~s)
A ~ is a strong declaration that something is true or not true. (FORMAL)
Despite his constant ~s of devotion and love, her doubts persisted.
N-COUNT: oft N of n
(~s)
A ~ is a strong declaration that something is true or not true. (FORMAL)
Despite his constant ~s of devotion and love, her doubts persisted.
N-COUNT: oft N of n
Collins COBUILD. Толковый словарь английского языка для изучающих язык Коллинз COBUILD (международная база данных языков Бирмингемского университета) . 2012