Reasserted: meaning, definitions and examples
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reasserted
[ riːəˈsɜːrtɪd ]
to declare again
To reassert means to state or declare something again, often to reinforce one's position or belief. It involves a restatement of a previously held opinion, belief, or claim. This term is commonly used in contexts where individuals or organizations feel the need to reaffirm their stance, especially after it has been challenged. Reasserting can apply to various situations, such as in personal relationships, political debates, or during negotiations.
Synonyms
reaffirm, redeclare, reiterate, repeat
Examples of usage
- The politician reasserted his commitment to healthcare reform.
- After the meeting, she reasserted her position on the project.
- The author reasserted the themes present in his earlier works.
Translations
Translations of the word "reasserted" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reafirmado
🇮🇳 फिर से पुष्टि की
🇩🇪 wieder bekräftigt
🇮🇩 ditegaskan kembali
🇺🇦 підтверджено знову
🇵🇱 ponownie potwierdzone
🇯🇵 再確認された
🇫🇷 réaffirmé
🇪🇸 reafirmado
🇹🇷 yeniden teyit edildi
🇰🇷 다시 주장된
🇸🇦 تم التأكيد مرة أخرى
🇨🇿 znovu potvrzeno
🇸🇰 opäť potvrdené
🇨🇳 再次确认
🇸🇮 ponovno potrjeno
🇮🇸 endurtaka
🇰🇿 қайта расталды
🇬🇪 მחדש დადასტურებული
🇦🇿 təkrar təsdiq edilmiş
🇲🇽 reafirmado
Etymology
The word 'reasserted' is derived from the prefix 're-', meaning 'again' or 'back', combined with the verb 'assert', which comes from the Latin 'assertus', meaning 'to affirm, claim, or maintain'. 'Assert' itself is rooted in the Latin verb 'asserere', composed of 'ad-' (to) plus 'serere' (to join or connect). The term has evolved over centuries, with 'assert' entering the English language around the 14th century. It has been used in various contexts, including legal, personal, and philosophical discussions, where the act of making a statement stronger or reiterating a belief is vital.