1. Verb
To affirm; to declare with assurance, or plainly and strongly; to state positively; to aver; to asseverate.
2. Verb
To maintain; to defend.
3. Verb
To maintain or defend, as a cause or a claim, by words or measures; to vindicate a claim or title to; as, to assert our rights and liberties.
4. Verb
To state firmly that something is true.
To state a position confidently, often without showing the supporting evidence in the same sentence. Can sound strong or sceptical; use a neutral reporting verb when firmness is not relevant.
“The authors assert that the reform improved access, although their evidence is indirect.”
Can sound strong or sceptical; use a neutral reporting verb when firmness is not relevant
5. Verb
to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true; "Before God I swear I am innocent"
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