assert
word
Definition
To state something confidently and forcefully, often as a fact; also to express firmly your rights or opinions.
Usage & Nuances
More formal or academic than 'say' or 'claim'. Often used with ideas, rights, or opinions: 'assert yourself', 'assert your rights'. Can sound strong, even forceful. Do not confuse with 'insert' or 'assess'.
Spanish: afirmar - asegurarPortuguese (BR): afirmar - assegurarPortuguese (PT): afirmar - assegurarChinese (Simplified): 断言 - 声称Chinese (Traditional): 斷言 - 聲稱Hindi: दावा करना - ज़ोर देनाArabic: يؤكد - يصرحBengali: জোর দিয়ে বলা - দাবি করাRussian: утверждать - отстаиватьJapanese: 主張する - 断言するVietnamese: khẳng định - quả quyếtKorean: 주장하다 - 단언하다Turkish: ileri sürmek - iddia etmekUrdu: دعوی کرنا - زور دیناIndonesian: menegaskan - menyatakan dengan tegas
Example Sentences
It’s important to assert yourself during meetings.
natural
She calmly asserted her innocence in front of everyone.
natural
She asserted that she was right.
basic
Please assert your opinion if you disagree.
basic
You must assert your rights at work.
basic
He likes to assert control over every situation.
natural