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Asserting: meaning, definitions and examples

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asserting

 

[ ษ™หˆsษ™หtษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

communication

Stating a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.

Synonyms

affirm, declare, insist

Examples of usage

  • He kept asserting his innocence throughout the trial.
  • She is always asserting her opinions without considering others.
Context #2 | Verb

behavior

Displaying dominance or authority in a situation.

Synonyms

command, dominate, exert influence

Examples of usage

  • The manager was constantly asserting his control over the team.
  • The bully was always asserting his power over the other kids.
Context #3 | Verb

psychology

Behaviour that indicates self-confidence and belief in one's abilities.

Synonyms

assert oneself, show confidence, stand up for oneself

Examples of usage

  • She was asserting herself in the meeting by speaking up and sharing her ideas.
  • The athlete was asserting his skills by performing exceptionally well in the competition.

Translations

Translations of the word "asserting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น afirmando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคพเคตเคพ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช behaupten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menegaskan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ะฒะตั€ะดะถัƒัŽั‡ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ twierdzฤ…c

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธปๅผตใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท affirmer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ afirmando

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท iddia etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฃผ์žฅํ•˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฃูƒูŠุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tvrdรญcรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tvrdรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ–ญ่จ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trditi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ staรฐhรฆfa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผำ™ะปั–ะผะดะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒขแƒ™แƒ˜แƒชแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iddia etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ afirmando

Etymology

The word 'assert' comes from the Latin word 'assertus', meaning 'to claim, affirm'. The concept of asserting oneself has been recognized as an important aspect of communication and behavior in various fields such as psychology, leadership, and social interactions. Assertiveness is often valued as a positive trait that allows individuals to express their thoughts, beliefs, and needs effectively while respecting the rights of others.

See also: assert, assertion, assertions, assertive, assertively, assertiveness.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,412 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.