Asseverate: meaning, definitions and examples

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asseverate

 

[ ษ™หˆsษ›vษ™หŒreษชt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น asseverar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅƒเคขเคผเคคเคพ เคธเฅ‡ เค•เคนเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช behaupten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menegaskan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐัะฒั–ะดั‡ะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zaล›wiadczaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ–ญ่จ€ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท asserter

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aseverar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kesin olarak belirtmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹จ์–ธํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุคูƒุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uplatnit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ uplatniลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ–ญ่จ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trditi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ staรฐfesta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะฐัั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒแƒ“แƒแƒกแƒขแƒฃแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™sdiqlษ™mษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.