Asseverate: meaning, definitions and examples
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asseverate
[ ษหsษvษหreษชt ]
formal assertion
To asseverate means to declare or affirm something solemnly or earnestly. It is often used in legal contexts or formal declarations, conveying a strong sense of belief or certainty about what is being stated.
Synonyms
affirm, assert, avow, declare.
Examples of usage
- She asseverated her commitment to the project in front of the board.
- He asseverated that he had never been to that place before.
- During the trial, the witness asseverated his testimony under oath.
Translations
Translations of the word "asseverate" in other languages:
๐ต๐น asseverar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฆเฅเคขเคผเคคเคพ เคธเฅ เคเคนเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช behaupten
๐ฎ๐ฉ menegaskan
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฐัะฒัะดัะธัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ zaลwiadczaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๆญ่จใใ
๐ซ๐ท asserter
๐ช๐ธ aseverar
๐น๐ท kesin olarak belirtmek
๐ฐ๐ท ๋จ์ธํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุคูุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ uplatnit
๐ธ๐ฐ uplatniลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆญ่จ
๐ธ๐ฎ trditi
๐ฎ๐ธ staรฐfesta
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐััะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแกแขแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tษsdiqlษmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ afirmar
Etymology
The word 'asseverate' originates from the Latin word 'asseverare', which means 'to affirm' or 'to assert'. This Latin term is composed of the prefix 'ad-' meaning 'to' and the root 'severus' which means 'serious' or 'grave'. The word has gradually evolved through Old French before entering the English language in the late 16th century. It is mainly used in formal or legal contexts, emphasizing the seriousness and sincerity of the statement being made. The use of 'asseverate' has declined in everyday language, replaced by simpler terms like 'assert' or 'declare', but it still holds a place in legal and literary discourse.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #41,383, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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