To assert something is to state it strongly or insist on one's rights.
Afirmar algo es declararlo con firmeza o insistir en los propios derechos.
| Word | assert |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | V. |
| Definition | state strongly or positively; insist on or demand recognition of (rights, claims, etc). |
| Sentence | When Jill asserted that nobody else in the junior class had such an early curfew, her parents asserted themselves, telling her that if she didn't get home by nine o'clock, she would be grounded for the week. |
| Related Words | assertion, N. |
Tags: psat, hf
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