Definitions for assert

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assert as·sert

Spelling: [uh-surt]

IPA: /əˈsɜrt/

Assert is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 6 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 6 points.

You can make 141 anagrams from letters in assert (aersst).

Definitions for assert

Idioms

1. assert oneself, to insist on one's rights, declare one's views forcefully, etc.:

verb (used with object)

1. to state with assurance, confidence, or force; state strongly or positively; affirm; aver:
2. to maintain or defend (claims, rights, etc.).
3. to state as having existence; affirm; postulate:

Origin of assert

1595-1605; Latin assertus joined to, defended, claimed (past participle of asserere), equivalent to as- as- + ser- (see Examples for assert

It was an insult to the divine powers to assert that they had taken the part of a race horse.

I yo AIRGORDON and the rest of my Yo friends when I wake up for no discernible reason, other than to assert my existence.

They have begun so cruelly with me, that I have not spirit enough to assert my own negative.

In fact, some assert that killing whales is necessary to prevent world starvation.

As leaders across the world continue to assert, the war is far from won.

All admit or assert that the lance is in this warfare the better weapon.

But be your resolution what it will, do not by any means repeat to them, that you will not assert your right.

In a previous attempt to assert direct control over the Internet, the FCC lost in court.

More, he dared believe, and to assert boldly, that she loved him.

I was forced to bring two male “identity verifiers” to assert who I was, despite the fact that I carried my ID card with me.