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Asserting Meaning in English

word · lemma: assert

əˈsɝtɪŋ
uh-SUR-ting
ɐsˈɜːtɪŋ
uh-SUR-ting

Definição

Stating something clearly and confidently, often to make your opinion, right, or authority known. It can also mean standing up for yourself or expressing something strongly.

Uso & Nuances

More formal than 'saying.' Common with ideas, feelings, or rights: 'asserting your opinion,' 'asserting authority.' Often implies confidence or insistence. Not the same as 'arguing' (more confrontational) or 'declaring' (more official or public).

Frases de Exemplo

He is asserting his right to speak.

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She kept asserting her innocence.

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By asserting himself, he gained respect from his peers.

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I'm not asserting that I'm always right, but I do have experience.

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Asserting yourself can feel uncomfortable at first.

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The lawyer is asserting the client's innocence very strongly in court.

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