assert

verb

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

simple present : assert
simple present, singular, third person : asserts
simple past : asserted
present participle : asserting
past participle : asserted

Senses

to state assuredly, say, or claim (manner of utterance)
to reflexively speak up or stand ground (e.g. assert oneself)
to exert, compel, demand, demonstrate, claim or allege