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Meaning of Assert
to state or express something confidently or forcefully
Etymology of Assert
The word "assert" comes from the Latin "assertare", which means "to declare" or "to affirm", and is a combination of "ad-" (meaning "to" or "toward") and "serere" (meaning "to declare" or "to assert")
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to convey the idea of stating or expressing something with confidence or force
Synonyms
Definitions
- to state or express something confidently or forcefully
- * to insist on something, especially in a confident or forceful way
- * to defend or support something, such as a right or a claim
Usage Examples
- She asserted her independence by moving out of her parents' house
- * The company will assert its right to the patent in court
- * He asserted that the new policy was unfair and would hurt the economy