Assert
Definition
(verb) To state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully
Examples
“She asserted that the project would succeed, despite the initial challenges.”
“I assert that's my seat.”
“Maya asserted herself at the meeting.”
“The defense attorney asserted that the phone records were tampered with.”
“At 7 a.m., he asserted his version of what happened outside the diner.”
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Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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