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assert

as·sert

UK/əˈsɜːt/ US/əˈsɝt/ uncommon

verb

1.
2.

to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true

  • “Before God I swear I am innocent”
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3.

insist on having one''s opinions and rights recognized

  • “Women should assert themselves more!”
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4.

assert to be true

  • “The letter asserts a free society”
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Origin

From Latin assertus, perfect passive participle of asserō (“declare someone free or a slave by laying hands upon him; hence free from, protect, defend; lay claim to, assert, declare”), from ad (“to”) + serō (“join, range in a row”).

Phrases

  • assert oneself

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