to asseverate
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9.9
- verb
- /əˈsɛvərˌeɪt/
- Formal
- She asseverated her commitment to the project, stating that it was crucial for the community's future.
Examples
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The scientist firmly asseverated that her research would lead to significant breakthroughs in medicine.
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I hereby do asseverate my solemn belief that globalization, taken as a whole, is a positive economic force and well worth defending.
Academic text (2002) -
She's fabulous and I have to asseverate, she deserves accolades.
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The enumeration shows that the best that could have been realized was sixty percent of the respondents confirming perfect knowledge, whereas one week before, one hundred percent asseverated it.
Academic text (1991) -
As Gryllus expands on the rational and selfless courage of beasts, he focuses on the female; he asseverates the superiority of animals to humans from the moral and physical strength of the female of the species in many areas.
Academic text (1997) -
During the debate, he asseverated his position on climate change with strong evidence and conviction.
Synonyms
984
2.7
Said or written clearly, often in an official way
937
3.7
To officially tell other people or officials about something
217
3.9
To clearly and firmly say your needs or opinions
172
5.3
To officially announce something to the public
135
4.4
Say firmly that something is true
112
4.1
To state clearly that something is true or show support for it
36
4.2
To state something clearly in writing or speech
8
5.8
To state an idea clearly so people understand
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7.9
To say firmly that something is true
3
3.2
Words or actions make it clear
3
7.6
To say something openly, often in a formal way
2
4.6
To say or show something that attracts attention and shows confidence
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8.0
To say something clearly and formally so others know
1
9.9
To say clearly and without doubt that something is true
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Etymology
Asseverate comes from old Latin parts ad- 'to' and severus 'serious'. Think of making something 'serious' — like the English word severe — so to asseverate is to say something firmly and strongly.