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verb
- 1. state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully: "the company asserts that the cuts will not affect development" Similar
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to behave in a way that expresses your confidence, importance, or power and earns you respect from others: I really must assert myself more in meetings. Don't be afraid to assert yourself and make your views clear. Refusing to help with the housework was his way of asserting himself.
The meaning of ASSERT is to state or declare positively and often forcefully or aggressively. How to use assert in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Assert.
to state an opinion or claim a right forcefully: [ + that clause ] The companies have asserted that everything they did was appropriate. To assert is also to behave in a way that shows power, authority, or control: Several members of Congress called upon the president to assert leadership.
Assert definition: to state with assurance, confidence, or force; state strongly or positively; affirm; aver. See examples of ASSERT used in a sentence.
1. verb. If someone asserts a fact or belief, they state it firmly. [formal] Mr. Helm plans to assert that the bill violates the First Amendment. [VERB that] The defendants, who continue to assert their innocence, are expected to appeal. [VERB noun]
Asserting is all about standing up for what you believe. You might assert an opinion, your innocence, or even your authority over someone else. The verb assert can be used for both opinions and for oneself.
assert something to make other people recognize your right or authority to do something, by behaving in a determined and confident way. to assert your independence/rights; I was determined to assert my authority from the beginning.
