Definitions for assert
Overview of verb assert
The verb assert has 4 senses? (first 4 from tagged texts)
1. (22) assert, asseverate, maintain
(state categorically)
2. (6) affirm, verify, assert, avow, aver, swan, swear
(to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true; "Before God I swear I am innocent")
3. (2) assert, put forward
(insist on having one's opinions and rights recognized; "Women should assert themselves more!")
4. (1) insist, assert
(assert to be true; "The letter asserts a free society")
