assert
🇺🇸
/əˈsɜːrt/
🇬🇧
/əˈsɜːt/
verb
C1
to say something is true in a clear way
She will assert that the plan is good.
C1
to act with confidence so others listen to you
He needs to assert himself to be heard.
C1
to show your right or power in a confident way
The leader will assert her right to decide.
R
to begin to have an effect
Common sense will assert itself soon.
translation
to say something is true in a clear way; to act with confidence so others listen to you; to show your right or power in a confident way; to begin to have an effect
Word Forms
3rd Present
asserts
Past
asserted
Perfect
asserted
Progressive
asserting