Reassert: meaning, definitions and examples

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reassert

 

[ ˌriːəˈsɜːrt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

to confirm again

To reassert means to state something again with confidence, particularly after it has been challenged or doubted. This term is often used in discussions where someone is reinforcing a belief or position that may have been questioned. When someone reasserts a point, they clarify and strengthen their stance in light of new information or opposing views. The action of reasserting can be important in debates, negotiations, and even personal relationships to establish one's viewpoint.

Synonyms

emphasize, reconfirm, reiterate, restate

Examples of usage

  • She decided to reassert her authority during the meeting.
  • The scientist had to reassert his theory after new data emerged.
  • He tried to reassert his commitment to the project after doubts were raised.

Translations

Translations of the word "reassert" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reafirmar

🇮🇳 पुनः स्थापित करना

🇩🇪 erneut bekräftigen

🇮🇩 menegaskan kembali

🇺🇦 підтвердити знову

🇵🇱 ponownie potwierdzić

🇯🇵 再確認する

🇫🇷 réaffirmer

🇪🇸 reafirmar

🇹🇷 yeniden doğrulamak

🇰🇷 다시 확인하다

🇸🇦 إعادة التأكيد

🇨🇿 znovu potvrdit

🇸🇰 opätovne potvrdiť

🇨🇳 重新确认

🇸🇮 ponovno potrditi

🇮🇸 endurtaka

🇰🇿 қайта растау

🇬🇪 მחדשაღნიშნავს

🇦🇿 yenidən təsdiqləmək

🇲🇽 reafirmar

Word origin

The word 'reassert' is derived from the prefix 're-', meaning 'again', combined with the verb 'assert', which comes from the Latin 'assertus', the past participle of 'asserere', meaning 'to affirm, claim, or maintain'. The components of the word reflect its meaning: to assert something once more. 'Assert' itself finds its roots in Old French and Latin, where it was used to denote stating or declaring something confidently. Over time, as language evolved, the word took on a broader application in various contexts including law, communication, and personal affirmation. 'Reassert' became particularly significant in discussions of authority and belief systems, where reinforcing one’s position is often necessary to maintain clarity and strength in discourse.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,130, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.