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- pronunciation:
suhrt
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
asserts, asserting, asserted |
| definition 1: |
to state with force or confidence.
He asserted his innocence.- synonyms:
- declare, maintain, state
- antonyms:
- deny
- similar words:
- affirm, allege, profess
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| definition 2: |
to put forward strongly.
Once he started asserting himself more, he gained respect from others.- synonyms:
- advance
- similar words:
- present
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| related words: |
assure, express, hold, justify, say |
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