B2verbpoliticswork
US/əˈsɜːrt/
UK/əˈsɜːt/
to say firmly that something is true; also, to show clearly that you have power or rights
In context
The minister asserted that the new policy would create thousands of jobs.
Young employees are learning to assert themselves and share their ideas at work.
The company is trying to assert its position as the market leader.
Words that go with assert
verb + noun
- assert yourselfIf you don't assert yourself, people will keep ignoring your ideas.
- assert your rightsYou have to assert your rights if your landlord refuses to fix things.
- assert authorityThe new teacher struggled to assert her authority in the classroom.
- assert controlThe army quickly asserted control over the capital.
- assert independenceTeenagers often assert their independence by arguing with their parents.
adverb + verb
- firmly assertShe firmly asserted that she had done nothing wrong.