asserted

Everyday

1. Asserted means said firmly that something is true. tree →
2. Asserted (yourself) means acted confidently to get noticed or respected. tree →
3. Asserted (rights, power) means showed and used them clearly. tree →

In the lessons

In stories and reports: «she asserted that she was innocent» tells the reader a strong claim was made. In maths problems a statement «asserted» by a character may be right or wrong, and the pupil must check it.

Examples

• She asserted that the answer was 42. tree →
• He asserted his innocence. tree →
• The new captain asserted herself quickly. tree →
• The king asserted his power over the land. tree →
• Sam asserted that 7 × 8 is 54, but he was wrong; it is 56. tree →
• The witness asserted that she saw the thief. tree →

Note

Past of «assert». An asserted claim is not automatically true; check it. Noun: assertion.