Definitions for asserts

asserts as·sert

Spelling: [uh-surt]
IPA: /əˈsɜrt/

Asserts is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 6 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 6 points.

You can make 149 anagrams from letters in asserts (aerssst).

Definitions for asserts

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 asserts

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Word Value for asserts
Scrable

6

Words with friends

6

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