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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024as•sert /əˈsɜrt/USA pronunciation v. [~ + object]- to state strongly or positively;
declare strongly:asserted his innocence.[~ + (that) clause]asserted that he was innocent of the crime. - to make a claim to:Minorities are now asserting their right to be heard.
Idioms- Idioms assert oneself, to claim one's rights or declare one's views firmly.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024as•sert (ə sûrt′),USA pronunciation v.t. - to state with assurance, confidence, or force;
state strongly or positively;
affirm;
aver:He asserted his innocence of the crime. - to maintain or defend (claims, rights, etc.).
- to state as having existence;
affirm;
postulate:to assert a first cause as necessary. - assert oneself, to insist on one's rights, declare one's views forcefully, etc.:The candidate finally asserted himself about property taxes.
- Latin assertus joined to, defended, claimed (past participle of asserere), equivalent. to as- as- + ser- (see series) + -tus past participle suffix
- 1595–1605
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged asseverate, avow, maintain. See declare.
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged uphold, support. See maintain.
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged deny.
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