Synonyms for assert
Definitions
- v. 1
To declare with assurance or plainly and strongly; to state positively.
He would often assert that there was life on other planets.
Related words
- Word family
- assertable asserter assertive
Forms
- Past participle
- asserted
e.g. asserted → affirmed, averred, claimed, avowed…
Choose the right word
The accused will usually assert his innocence.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- claim They may properly claim the protection of the law.
- affirm It's not a therapist's business to affirm a kid's identity.
- aver He had to aver that he was responsible for the mistake.
- maintain Algeria is determined to maintain its sovereignty.
- defend We should tell the children how to defend oneself.
By length
- 3 letters
- say1
- 4 letters
- aver2, avow2
- 5 letters
- state1, claim1, swear1, exert2
- 6 letters
- defend2, assure2, insist2, verify3, uphold2, affirm2, allege2, attest2
- 7 letters
- express2, protest2, declare2, contend2, adjudge2
- 8 letters
- maintain2, exercise3, arrogate3
- 9 letters
- pronounce2, predicate3, vindicate3
- 10 letters
- asseverate
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (aver2 = 2 syllables).