assert — to state or declare positively and forcefully
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to state or declare positively and forcefully
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈsɜːrt/
Korean meaning: 단언하다, 주장하다
Korean pronunciation: 어**써**트
Example Sentences
- The lawyer asserted that his client was innocent.
- She needed to assert herself more during the negotiation.
- My cat asserts dominance by sitting on my laptop whenever I try to work.
assert
VERB//əˈsɜːrt//
to state or declare positively and forcefully
The lawyer confidently asserts her client's innocence to the jury
The expert chef asserts her perfect dessert!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'assertus', the past participle of 'asserere', which combines 'ad-' (to) and 'serere' (to join or bind). The word originally meant to claim ownership or defend a position.
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📝Examples
“The lawyer asserted that his client was innocent.”
“She needed to assert herself more during the negotiation.”
“My cat asserts dominance by sitting on my laptop whenever I try to work.”
“The teenager asserted his independence by dyeing his hair purple and declaring himself a 'free spirit.'”
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