单词 | asserted |
释义 | assertverb as·sert ə-ˈsərt a- asserted; asserting; asserts transitive verb 1 a : to state or declare positively and often forcefully or aggressively The suspect continued to assert his innocence. b : to compel or demand acceptance or recognition of (something, such as one's authority) … the confrontations that inevitably occur [between orangutans] when several males try to assert dominance … NationalGeographic.com Wallace asserted control early—shutting down both candidates when they tried to talk over one another, and shushing the audience when it reacted too audibly. Glenn Thrush 2 a : to demonstrate the existence of He wished to vindicate himself in some way, to assert his manhood. James Joyce b : posit, postulate assertible ə-ˈsər-tə-bəl adjective a- an assertible defense asserted verb1 as in declared to state clearly and strongly a superpatriot who is never afraid to assert her allegiance to flag and country Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance
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2 as in argued to state (something) as a reason in support of or against something under consideration asserted that a new roof would be necessary if the church was to remain open Synonyms & Similar Words
3 as in claimed to state as a fact usually forcefully vigorously asserted that what passes for art these days is absolute rubbish Synonyms & Similar Words
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