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Asserted

Verb / ʌˈsɜ:tɪd / Another word for asserted — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

stated confidently or forcefully

Synonyms & similar words

affirm assert asseverate avow putforward swan maintain aver swear insist verify affirmed declared professed avowed claimed insisted maintained alleged pronounced proclaimed averred argued contended opined assertive asserting assert vouched guaranteed warranted

Synonyms by register

Formal

affirmed declared stated maintained

Informal

claimed said swore insisted

Literary

avowed proclaimed

Antonyms

denied retracted withdrew questioned doubted disclaimed

Common collocations

  • asserted control
  • asserted dominance
  • asserted his rights
  • asserted the truth
  • asserted authority
  • asserted a position
  • asserted independence

Word family

noun assertion
verb assert
adjective assertive
adverb assertively

Usage note

Asserted implies stating something confidently and forcefully, often in the face of opposition or doubt. It is generally used in formal or neutral contexts.

Example sentences

  1. He asserted his innocence to the police.
  2. She confidently asserted her authority as the leader of the group.
  3. The lawyer asserted that his client was innocent of the crime.
  4. The scientist asserted that his theory was correct.
  5. The coach asserted that his team would win the championship.

Quotes

  • The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud. - Coco Chanel
  • I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. - Thomas Edison
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. - Steve Jobs

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