assert
/əˈsɜːrt/
as · sert
ə · ˈsɜːrt
English Definition
v. declare; claim; maintain
Significado en Español
afirmar, sostener
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khẳng định, quả quyết
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Example Sentence
He continued to assert his innocence.
他继续断言自己的清白。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
as-(strengthen)+ sert(connect, declare) → assert, claim.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is the closest synonym to “assert”:
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A
Declare
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B
Refuse
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C
Question
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D
Ignore
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A — Declare.
“assert” means v. declare; claim; maintain
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
She stood up boldly to ______ that she was completely innocent of the crime.
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A
assert
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B
deny
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C
doubt
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D
retract
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A — assert.
“assert” means v. declare; claim; maintain
Common questions about “assert”
What does “assert” mean?
assert — v. declare; claim; maintain. In Chinese: 断言；坚持.
How do you pronounce “assert”?
assert is pronounced /əˈsɜːrt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: as · sert.
How do you use “assert” in a sentence?
He continued to assert his innocence. (他继续断言自己的清白。)
What are synonyms for “assert”?
declare, affirm — all close in meaning to assert (v. declare; claim; maintain).
Is “assert” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. assert appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “assert”?
as-(strengthen)+ sert(connect, declare) → assert, claim.
