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assert in WordNet English dictionary
verb
to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
"Before God I swear I am innocent"
affirm
verify
assert
avow
aver
swan
swear
assert to be true
"The letter asserts a free society"
insist
assert
state categorically
assert
asseverate
maintain
insist on having one's opinions and rights recognized
"Women should assert themselves more!"
assert
put forward
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