1. someone who claims to speak the truth - a bold asserter - a declarer of his intentions - affirmers of traditional doctrine - an asseverator of strong convictions - an avower of his own great intelligence • Syn: asserter, affirmer, asseverator, avower • Derivationally related forms: avow (for: avower), asseverate (for: asseverator), affirm (for: affirmer), declare, assert (for: asserter) • Hypernyms: communicator • Hyponyms: postulator 2. the bridge player in contract bridge who wins the bidding and can declare which suit is to be trumps • Syn: contractor • Derivationally related forms: declare • Hypernyms: bridge player, hand
