assert

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

asseverate maintain avow swan affirm aver swear verify put forward insist

asset

assent assess assets

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