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Meaning of Assert
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "assert" means to state or express something in a confident or forceful way, often in order to convince others or to make a point.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines "assert" as to state or declare something in a strong and confident way, often in order to defend or justify something.
- Cambridge Dictionary defines "assert" as to say or show that something is true, often in a strong or confident way.
Example Uses
- She asserted her independence by moving out of her parents' house and starting her own business.
- The company will assert its rights to the patent and take legal action against anyone who tries to infringe on it.
- The professor asserted that the theory was still widely accepted in the scientific community, despite some criticisms.
- He asserted himself as a leader by taking charge of the project and guiding his team to success.