ENGLISH WORD FILE NO. 00458 · Core CSAT & TOEIC Vocabulary
assert
v.
US/əˈsɜːrt/
UK/əˈsɜːt/
CSAT Frequency72/100
TOEIC Frequency68/100
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Meanings of assert
1verb
To state or declare something firmly and confidently, often without proof.
The witness asserted that she saw the suspect at the scene.
The witness asserted that she saw the suspect at the scene.
The company asserts its commitment to environmental sustainability.
The company asserts its commitment to environmental sustainability.
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Derivatives of assert
assertion
assertion (noun)
His assertion that prices would fall proved to be incorrect.
His assertion that prices would fall proved to be incorrect.
assertive
assertive (adjective)
An assertive communicator clearly states her needs and opinions.
An assertive communicator clearly states her needs and opinions.
assert one's rights
assert one's rights (phrase)
Citizens must assert their rights to fair representation.
Citizens must assert their rights to fair representation.
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Synonyms & Antonyms of assert
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Common Phrases with assert
assert authorityassert authority
assert independenceassert independence
assert one's positionassert one's position
assert controlassert control
assert dominanceassert dominance
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Practice Question: assert
Choose the best word for the blank
The defendant ___ that he was innocent of the charges.___
- A asserts
- B asserted
- C asserting
- D assertion
The simple past tense 'asserted' is required here because the sentence refers to a completed action in the past, as indicated by the reference to defendant charges being tried.