How Do You Spell ASSERT?

Pronunciation: [ɐsˈɜːt] (IPA)

The word "assert" is spelled with the letter "e" between the "s" and the "r", even though it is pronounced as "uh-surt" without an "e" sound. This is because the "e" serves as a silent letter that indicates the pronunciation of the preceding letter "s" as /s/ instead of /z/. The IPA phonetic transcription for "assert" is /əˈsɜrt/, which shows that the first and last syllables are pronounced with a neutral vowel sound while the second syllable has stress on the first syllable.

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ASSERT Meaning and Definition

  1. The verb "assert" refers to the act of confidently stating, declaring, or affirming something, typically in a forceful or determined manner. It involves expressing oneself with conviction, emphasizing a point or belief, and standing up for one's position or rights. When someone asserts something, they are making a strong statement or claim, often seeking to persuade or convince others of the truth or validity of their assertion.

    Asserting oneself often entails displaying self-assurance, confidence, and a sense of authority. It is a vocal or written expression that demands attention and demonstrates a firm belief in one's own ideas or opinions. Asserting can be done through spoken words, written statements, body language, or assertive behavior. It is a way of making oneself heard, maintaining control, or asserting dominance in a situation.

    Asserting can be important in various contexts, such as debates, negotiations, confrontations, or discussions where expressing one's thoughts or defending one's rights is necessary. It can also be used when responding to accusations or dispelling doubts about one's integrity or capabilities.

    In summary, to assert means to confidently and emphatically state or declare something, to hold and express a strong belief, and to actively establish one's position or rights in a forceful and determined manner.

  2. To affirm positively; to maintain.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of ASSERT

The word "assert" comes from the Latin word "asserere", which means "to claim, affirm, or maintain". It is derived from the combination of "ad-" (meaning "to, toward") and "serere" (meaning "to join, link, or tie"), suggesting the idea of joining or linking one's claim to a statement or belief. Over time, the Latin term evolved into the Old French word "assertir" and ultimately into the English word "assert".

Idioms with the word ASSERT

  • assert (one)self The idiom "assert (one)self" means to confidently and forcefully express one's opinions, beliefs, or abilities in order to make oneself known or respected. It is about asserting one's presence, voice, or authority in a confident and self-assured manner.
  • assert oneself The idiom "assert oneself" means to confidently and firmly state one's opinions, needs, or rights, in order to assert or establish one's authority or position in a situation or group.

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Conjugate verb Assert

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have asserted
you would have asserted
he/she/it would have asserted
we would have asserted
they would have asserted
I would have assert
you would have assert
he/she/it would have assert
we would have assert
they would have assert

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been asserting
you would have been asserting
he/she/it would have been asserting
we would have been asserting
they would have been asserting

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would assert
you would assert
he/she/it would assert
we would assert
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be asserting
you would be asserting
he/she/it would be asserting
we would be asserting
they would be asserting

FUTURE

I will assert
you will assert
he/she/it will assert
we will assert
they will assert

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be asserting
you will be asserting
he/she/it will be asserting
we will be asserting
they will be asserting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have asserted
you will have asserted
he/she/it will have asserted
we will have asserted
they will have asserted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been asserting
you will have been asserting
he/she/it will have been asserting
we will have been asserting
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IMPERATIVE

you assert
we let´s assert

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to assert

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was asserting
you were asserting
he/she/it was asserting
we were asserting
they were asserting

PAST PARTICIPLE

asserted

PAST PERFECT

I had asserted
you had asserted
he/she/it had asserted
we had asserted
they had asserted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been asserting
you had been asserting
he/she/it had been asserting
we had been asserting
they had been asserting

PRESENT

I assert
you assert
he/she/it asserts
we assert
they assert

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am asserting
you are asserting
he/she/it is asserting
we are asserting
they are asserting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

asserting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have asserted
you have asserted
he/she/it has asserted
we have asserted
they have asserted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been asserting
you have been asserting
he/she/it has been asserting
we have been asserting
they have been asserting

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it assert

SIMPLE PAST

I asserted
you asserted
he/she/it asserted
we asserted
they asserted

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