asserting
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3.8
- adjective
- /əˈsɜrtɪŋ/
- His tone was asserting, not questioning.
Examples
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Her asserting manner left no room for doubt in the meeting.
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Academic writing often employs an asserting tone to establish authority.
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The lawyer's asserting arguments convinced the jury of his client's innocence.
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In her speech, she maintained an asserting approach that captivated the audience.
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The report presented an asserting conclusion about the company's future performance.
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The coach's asserting statement about the team's goals inspired the players.
Synonyms
∞
2.3
To say something is true, often without proof
937
3.7
To officially tell other people or officials about something
218
5.3
To say that something is true without giving proof
217
3.9
To clearly and firmly say your needs or opinions
180
3.8
To show an opinion in public by what you wear or do
172
5.3
To officially announce something to the public
112
4.1
To state clearly that something is true or show support for it
107
4.6
Argue or claim that something is wrong, often in a formal process
57
5.9
To say you believe or support something, often without meaning it
14
2.8
To say firmly that you are not guilty
4
7.9
To say firmly that something is true
3
7.6
To say something openly, often in a formal way
1
9.9
To say something firmly and seriously
Antonyms
How Confident
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word asserting comes from Latin parts ad- 'to' and serere 'to join', so it originally meant putting your words into a conversation. Think of it like 'inserting' your voice, just like insert means putting something in, and that's why asserting means saying something clearly and confidently.