Asserting
/əˈsɜːrtɪŋ/
verbIntermediateCommonGeneral
Meaning
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Definitions
1
To state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.
/əˈsɜːrtɪŋ/
verbneutralIntermediate
General
Stating a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.
He asserted his right to speak.
💡 Simply: To say something strongly and surely.
More Examples
2
The report asserted that pollution levels were increasing.
How It's Used
Legal
"The lawyer was asserting his client's innocence."
Debate
"She confidently asserted her opinion during the debate."
From the verb "assert," ultimately derived from the Latin "assertus," the past participle of "asserere" meaning "to claim, to affirm."
The word 'assert' has been used in legal and philosophical contexts for centuries, emphasizing the act of claiming something as true.
Memory tip
Think of a lion asserting its dominance.
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