reassert — To state or claim something again, especially in order to regain control or recognition after it has been questioned or lost
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: To state or claim something again, especially in order to regain control or recognition after it has been questioned or lost
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌriː.əˈsɝːt/
Example Sentences
- My cat disappeared for a week, but the moment it came back, it immediately reasserted its dominance over the dog.
- The government reasserted its commitment to reducing carbon emissions.
- After losing the argument, he tried to reassert his opinion five more times, which made everyone even more annoyed.
reassert
VERB[/ˌriː.əˈsɝːt/]
To state or claim something again, especially in order to regain control or recognition after it has been questioned or lost
The senator stood up to reassert her position after opponents tried to silence her.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'asserere' (ad- 'to' + serere 'to join, link'), combined with the prefix 're-' meaning 'again'.
Breakdown
re- (again) + assert (to state firmly, from Latin ad- 'to' + serere 'to join')
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat disappeared for a week, but the moment it came back, it immediately reasserted its dominance over the dog.”
“The government reasserted its commitment to reducing carbon emissions.”
“After losing the argument, he tried to reassert his opinion five more times, which made everyone even more annoyed.”
“The old fears reasserted themselves as soon as she stepped onto the plane.”
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