Meaning of 'assert'

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Meaning of ‘assert’

4 definitions found.

assert

verb

to forcefully claim something to be true

Example: "The letter asserts a free society."

Synonyms: insist

verb

to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true

Example: "The defendent asserted their alibi in court."

Synonyms: swan

verb

to state categorically

Example: "I asserted my beliefs clearly."

Synonyms: maintain asseverate

verb

to insist on having one's opinions and rights recognized

Example: "You should assert yourself more!"

Synonyms: put forward

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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