ASSERT

• (verb) assert to be true

  "The letter asserts a free society"

  synonyms : insist

• (verb) to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true

  "Before God I swear I am innocent"

  synonyms : affirm , aver , avow , swan , swear , verify

  At this august gathering I avow my allegience to the cause. -added by geeta_inlas

  I aver before all present here that my commitment to the cause is unflinching. -added by geeta_inlas

• (verb) state categorically

  synonyms : asseverate , maintain

  The girl asserted that she saw the servant steal the gold chain. -added by naila_inlas

• (verb) insist on having one's opinions and rights recognized

  "Women should assert themselves more!"

  synonyms : put forward

  "We find it difficult to assert our rights." -added by shootdemup!

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Mnemonics for assert

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