assert

Synonyms

• asseveratestate categorically
• maintaincause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction; supply with necessities and support; state categorically ; have and exercise; maintain for use and service; maintain by writing regular records; state or assert; support against an opponent; stick to correctly or closely

• "Before God I swear I am innocent"

Synonyms

• affirmestablish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true; say yes to
• verifyconfirm the truth of; check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard; attach or append a legal verification to (a pleading or petition) ; to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
• avowto declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true; admit openly and bluntly
• averreport or maintain; to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
• swanstately heavy-bodied aquatic bird with very long neck and usually white plumage as adult ; to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true; move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment; sweep majestically
• swearutter obscenities or profanities; to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true; promise solemnly; make a deposition; have faith or confidence in

• "Women should assert themselves more!"

Synonyms

• put forwardput before; insist on having one's opinions and rights recognized; summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic; propose as a candidate for some honor

• "The letter asserts a free society"

Synonyms

• insistbe emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge; beg persistently and urgently; postulate positively and assertively