assert

Meanings

• verb

  to declare or affirm something as true or valid, often with confidence and force

  - "He asserted his innocence."
  - "The company asserted its dominance in the market."

• verb

  to make a claim or statement without proof

  - "She asserted that she saw a ghost, but no one believed her."
  - "He asserted his superior knowledge on the subject."

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Pronunciation

1. /əˈsɝt/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

deassert , deny , remit

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Synonyms

affirm , asseverate , aver

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with assert
assert , infer , quest , wrest , vex , chest , rest , test , quest

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Homonyms

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1. assent (English) : to agree or give consent
   

2. assert (Spanish) : to maintain or defend
   

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Homophones

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1. assure, assert, asept, aseptic, assent, ascertain
   

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Variants

List of all variants of assert that leads to same result
assert , assert myself , assert oneself , assert ourselves , assert themselves , assert yourself , assert yourselves , asserted , asserted herself , asserted himself , asserted itself , asserted myself , asserted ourselves , asserted themselves , asserted yourself , asserted yourselves , assertible , asserting , asserting herself , asserting himself , asserting itself , asserting myself , asserting ourselves , asserting themselves , asserting yourself , asserting yourselves , asserts , asserts herself , asserts himself , asserts itself , assert itself

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Forms

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asserts, asserting, asserted

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Etymology

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From Old French assurer, meaning 'to make secure, to confirm'. The modern meaning of 'to state positively and authoritatively' developed in the late 15th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'assert' comes from the Latin word 'assertus', which means 'firmly established'.

2. In computer programming, an 'assert' is a statement that checks for a certain condition and causes an error to be thrown if the condition is not met. This is used for debugging and ensuring program correctness.

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Related Concepts

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1. argument: A disagreement or dispute between people, typically over opinions or beliefs. Arguments often involve assertions.

2. debate: A formal discussion on a particular topic in which opposing arguments are put forward and defended. Debates often involve assertions.

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Culture

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In literature, 'assert' is often used in the context of debates and arguments. In art, it can be represented through powerful and confident body language or facial expressions. In music, it can be represented through the use of bold and assertive rhythms and melodies.

How to Memorize "assert"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself making a bold statement or declaration with confidence and conviction.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'assert' with powerful body language and confident facial expressions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym 'A-S-S-E-R-T': 'A' for 'Affirm', 'S' for 'State', 'S' for 'Surely', 'E' for 'Express', 'R' for 'Reasonably', 'T' for 'Truthfully'.

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