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asserting

[uh-sur-ting]

asserting Definition

  • 1to state with assurance, confidence, or force; state strongly or positively; affirm; aver
  • 2to maintain or defend (claims, rights, etc.)

Using asserting: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "asserting" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was always asserting his authority over his subordinates.

  • Example

    The company is asserting its right to terminate the contract.

  • Example

    She kept asserting her innocence despite the evidence against her.

asserting Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for asserting

Antonyms for asserting

Phrases with asserting

  • to speak or act in a way that shows your confidence, importance, or power

    Example

    She had to assert herself to be taken seriously in the male-dominated industry.

  • to demonstrate one's power or control over a situation or group of people

    Example

    The new manager asserted her authority by making some changes in the company policies.

  • assert one's rights

    to demand or claim one's legal or moral entitlements

    Example

    The workers asserted their rights to fair wages and better working conditions.

Origins of asserting

from Latin 'assertus', meaning 'to claim'

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Summary: asserting in Brief

To 'assert' [uh-sur-ting] is to state something with confidence, force, or positivity. It can also mean to defend or maintain claims or rights. Examples include 'He was always asserting his authority over his subordinates' and 'The company is asserting its right to terminate the contract.' Phrases like 'assert oneself' and 'assert one's rights' denote demonstrating confidence or demanding entitlements.