Assert
Pronunciation: /əˈsɜːrt/
Assert (verb)
- to say something strongly and clearly as a fact.
- to insist on having a right or authority recognized.
- to present a statement as true in a discussion or argument.
Examples
- She asserted her opinion during the meeting.
- He asserts that the plan will succeed.
Common collocations: assert one's authority, assert confidently, assert a fact, assert one's rights, assert independence