Definition of assert - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
communicationtr. state a fact or belief confidentlytr.
- She asserted her innocence in front of the jury..
2.
authoritytr. exercise a right or authoritytr.
- He asserted his authority over the team.
3.
self-assertionintr. make oneself noticed or respectedintr.
- She needs to assert herself more in meetings.
4.
technologytr. TECH. declare a condition must be true in codetr. TECH.
- The program will assert if the condition fails.
5.
electronicstr. TECH. set a signal using voltage or currenttr. TECH.
- The device asserts the signal to start the process.
Expressions with assert
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show clearly that you make your own choices
She asserted her independence by moving out at eighteen.
show power or control over others
The alpha wolf will assert dominance over the pack.
confidently express one's rights or opinions
She learned to assert herself in meetings.
Origin of assert
Latin, asserere (affirm)
Terms with assert included in their meaning
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assertion
state or assert something verbally
behavior
respond to negativity with kindness to assert dominance
control
assert control firmly to stop or reject something
authority
assert authority or insist on something
dominance competition
assert dominance in a competitive or confrontational situation
expression of vindication
used to assert that one's prediction was correct
power
assert power or control over others
manipulation
assert sexism to gain advantage or sympathy
control
assert control or influence over a situation
assert truth
state as a fact
asserting fairness
expression used to assert fairness in a situation
physical presence
physically large and using size to assert authority
authority
assert authority by dictating rules
confidence
assert oneself in a situation
authority
assert authority firmly in a situation
authority
action taken to assert authority or influence
right
assert a right to something
self-confidence
assert oneself confidently
power
assert power to get revenge or prove a point
emphatic assertion
assert something emphatically as true
authority
assert dominance or authority
confirm truth
assert or confirm as a result of one's own experience
verification
assert the truth or reliability of something
assertion
argue or assert something is true
Examples of assert in a sentence
The scientist asserted the importance of the new discovery. She had to assert her authority to maintain order. The manager asserted his authority to implement new policies. He asserted himself during the negotiation. The new manager must assert her authority. The system will assert if the input is invalid.
Developers often assert conditions during testing. The controller will assert the reset line. To assert the signal, press the button.
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- French:affirmer, exercer, ...
- German:behaupten, ausüben, ...
- Italian:affermare, esercitare, ...
- Spanish:aseverar, imponer, ...
- Portuguese:asseverar, exercer, ...
- Chinese:断言, 行使, ...
- Japanese:断言する, 行使する, ...
- Arabic:أكد, فَرَضَ سُلْطَتَه, ...
- Hebrew:לִטְעוֹן, לְמַמֵּשׁ, ...
- Russian:утверждать, проявить, ...
- Ukrainian:заявляти, відстоювати, ...
- Hindi:दृढ़ता से कहना, अधिकार जताना, ...
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