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reasserting

 

[ riːəˈsɜːrtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

affirm again

Reasserting is the act of stating or declaring something again with emphasis or confidence. It involves reinforcing a belief or position that may have been questioned or challenged. This term is often used in contexts where clarity or conviction is necessary to maintain a stance or argument. Reasserting can occur in various settings, including debates, discussions, or personal relationships, and is crucial for effective communication and persuasion.

Synonyms

emphasizing, reaffirming, reinforcing, reiterating, restating

Examples of usage

  • He was reasserting his authority over the team.
  • The scientist is reasserting the importance of climate change awareness.
  • During the meeting, she kept reasserting her initial proposal.

Translations

Translations of the word "reasserting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reafirmando

🇮🇳 दोबारा पुष्टि करना

🇩🇪 erneute Bestätigung

🇮🇩 menegaskan kembali

🇺🇦 підтвердження

🇵🇱 ponowne potwierdzenie

🇯🇵 再確認する

🇫🇷 réaffirmer

🇪🇸 reafermar

🇹🇷 yeniden teyit etme

🇰🇷 재확인하다

🇸🇦 إعادة التأكيد

🇨🇿 znovu potvrdit

🇸🇰 opätovné potvrdenie

🇨🇳 重新确认

🇸🇮 ponovno potrjevanje

🇮🇸 aftur staðfesta

🇰🇿 қайта растау

🇬🇪 მეცნიერების განმეორებითი თხოვნა

🇦🇿 təkrar təsdiq etmək

🇲🇽 reafirmar

Etymology

The word 'reasserting' derives from the Latin roots 're-' meaning 'again' and 'assertare' which means 'to assert'. The prefix 're-' is commonly used in English to indicate repetition or return to a previous state. The concept of asserting, or stating something confidently, has been present in the English language since the 14th century. Over time, as language evolved, 'reassert' came into usage in more formal contexts, particularly in legal, political, and academic discussions. The ability to 'reassert' denotes a strong will to clarify one's position, making it a significant term in rhetoric where the clarity of communication is essential. As debates and dialogues become more complex in contemporary society, the reassertion of ideas has gained paramount importance, indicating not just repetition but a revival of commitment to specific beliefs or arguments.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,373 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.