assert, declare, affirm, protest, avow mean to state positively usually in anticipation of denial or objection. assert implies stating confidently without need for proof or regard for evidence.

If you assert yourself, you act forcefully in a way that expresses your confidence:

Assert definition: to state with assurance, confidence, or force; state strongly or positively; affirm; aver.. See examples of ASSERT used in a sentence.

If you assert your right or claim to something, you insist that you have the right to it. The republics began asserting their right to govern themselves. [VERB noun]

Definition of assert verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

To state or express positively; affirm: asserted his innocence. 2. To defend or maintain (one's rights, for example). 3. To put into action boldly; employ or demonstrate: asserted her …

Nov 20, 2025 · (reflexive) To insist on the legitimacy of one's rights, opinion, etc; not to allow oneself to be dismissed; to ensure that one is taken into consideration; to make oneself …

to make a claim to: Minorities are now asserting their right to be heard. Idioms assert oneself, to claim one's rights or declare one's views firmly. aver: He asserted his innocence of the crime. …

Asserting is all about standing up for what you believe. You might assert an opinion, your innocence, or even your authority over someone else. The verb assert can be used for both …

Assert definition: To state or express positively; affirm.