asserts; asserted; asserting
asserts; asserted; asserting
Britannica Dictionary definition of ASSERT
[+ object]
1 : to state (something) in a strong and definite way“Poverty is the city's most serious problem,” the authors assert. = The authors assert that poverty is the city's most serious problem.
He asserted that there were spies in the government.
Despite the evidence against him, he has continued to assert his innocence. [=has continued to say that he is innocent]
She asserted her independence from her parents by getting her own apartment.
The boss was reluctant to assert his authority over his employees.
If you want people to listen to your opinions, you'll need to learn how to assert yourself.
The coach wants the players to assert themselves [=play more aggressively] on the field.
Doubts about the value of the work began to assert themselves.
I don't always agree with his assertions [=his strong statements] about politics.
an assertion of innocence
Getting her own apartment was the first step in the assertion of her independence.
,
declare,
affirm,
and avow mean to say something in a way that shows you feel strongly about it, usually when you expect someone to disagree or challenge you. assert suggests that you are confident about what you are saying and that you do not need proof or evidence.The group asserts that the smoking ban will negatively affect restaurant and bar owners.
She has declared her support for the candidate.
He again affirmed his belief in the existence of an afterlife.
Both avowed that they had nothing to do with the crime.
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