Australian English Meaning of assert

state something

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Definitions and Meaning of assert in English

Wordnet

assert (v)

state categorically

to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true

insist on having one's opinions and rights recognized

postulate positively and assertively

Webster

assert (v. t.)

To affirm; to declare with assurance, or plainly and strongly; to state positively; to aver; to asseverate.

To maintain; to defend.

To maintain or defend, as a cause or a claim, by words or measures; to vindicate a claim or title to; as, to assert our rights and liberties.

FAQs About the word assert

state something

state categorically, to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true, insist on having one's opinions and rights recognized, postulate positively and asserti

Affirm,_declare_,proclaim,profess,announce,average,avow,Defend,Explain,guarantee

minimise,disregard,neglect,overlook,understate

assentment => assent, assentive => assentive, assenting => assenting, assentient => assentient, assenter => assenter,