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assert

Pronunciation: /əˈsəːt/

Definition of assert

[reporting verb]

state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully: [with clause]:the company asserts that the cuts will not affect development [with object]:he asserted his innocence
[with object] cause others to recognize (one’s authority or a right) by confident and forceful behaviour:the good librarian is able to assert authority when required
(assert oneself) behave or speak in a confident and forceful manner:it was time to assert himself

Derivatives

early 17th century: from Latin asserere 'claim, affirm', from ad- 'to' + serere 'to join'

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