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verb

-serts; -serted; -serting

[+ obj] to state (something) in a strong and definite way

Poverty is the city's most serious problem, the authors assert. = The authors assert that poverty is the city's most serious problem.

He asserted that there were spies in the government.

Despite the evidence against him, he has continued to assert his innocence. [=has continued to say that he is innocent]

to demand that other people accept or respect (something)

She asserted her independence from her parents by getting her own apartment.

The boss was reluctant to assert his authority over his employees.

synonyms assert, declare, affirm, and avow mean to say something in a way that shows you feel strongly about it, usually when you expect someone to disagree or challenge you. assert suggests that you are confident about what you are saying and that you do not need proof or evidence.

The group asserts that the smoking ban will negatively affect restaurant and bar owners. declare is used when you are saying something in a public or open way.

She has declared her support for the candidate. affirm is a formal word which suggests that you believe something because of evidence, experience, or faith.

He again affirmed his belief in the existence of an afterlife. avow is also formal and emphasizes that you are being honest or sincere.

Both avowed that they had nothing to do with the crime.

assert yourself

of a person :to speak or act in a strong and definite way

If you want people to listen to your opinions, you'll need to learn how to assert yourself.

The coach wants the players to assert themselves [=play more aggressively] on the field.

of a thing :to become apparent :to start to be clearly seen or known

Doubts about the value of the work began to assert themselves.

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