assert

verbB1 · Intermediate

To say something strongly and clearly.

Meaning of «assert»

verb

to say something strongly and clearly

She continued to assert that she was telling the truth.

Translation

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«assert» in 17 languages

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ID Indonesia

JA 日本語

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The difference between similar words

say that something is true

claimsay something is true, even without proofHe claims that he saw a ghost.

allegeformalsay someone did wrong, with no proof yetPolice allege that he stole the money.

assertformalsay something firmly and with confidenceShe asserted that she was right.

maintainkeep saying it is true when others doubtHe maintains that he did nothing wrong.

Word family

assert B1 · verbassertion B1 · nounassertive B2 · adjectiveassertiveness C1 · noun

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