Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
assert
verb
/əˈsɜːrt/
Definition
To state a fact confidently and forcefully.
Examples
- The lawyer will assert her client’s innocence in court.
- He needs to assert himself more in meetings to be heard.
- She decided to assert her rights as a tenant.
Meaning
To declare or affirm something strongly or positively, often without providing evidence.
Synonyms
- declare
- affirm
- state
- claim
- maintain
