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- [uh-sur-tid]
- /əˈsɜr tɪd/
- /əˈsɜːt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-sur-tid]
- /əˈsɜr tɪd/
Definitions of asserted word
- adjective asserted resting on a statement or claim unsupported by evidence or proof; alleged: The asserted value of the property was twice the amount anyone offered. 1
- verb with object asserted to state with assurance, confidence, or force; state strongly or positively; affirm; aver: He asserted his innocence of the crime. 1
- verb with object asserted to maintain or defend (claims, rights, etc.). 1
- verb with object asserted to state as having existence; affirm; postulate: to assert a first cause as necessary. 1
- idioms asserted assert oneself, to insist on one's rights, declare one's views forcefully, etc.: The candidate finally asserted himself about property taxes. 1
- noun asserted Stated, declared or alleged, especially with confidence but no proof. 1
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Origin of asserted
First appearance:
before 1675 One of the 48% oldest English words
First recorded in 1675-85; assert + -ed2
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Parts of speech for Asserted
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
asserted popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
asserted usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for asserted
adjective asserted
- declared — stated openly, officially, or formally
- avowed — If you are an avowed supporter or opponent of something, you have declared that you support it or oppose it.
- suppositive — of the nature of or involving supposition; suppositional.
- hypothetic — assumed by hypothesis; supposed: a hypothetical case.
- suppositional — the act of supposing.
Antonyms for asserted
verb asserted
- denied — to withhold something from, or refuse to grant a request of: to deny a beggar.
- abandoned — An abandoned place or building is no longer used or occupied.
- concealed — to hide; withdraw or remove from observation; cover or keep from sight: He concealed the gun under his coat.
- deserted — abandoned; forsaken: the problems of deserted wives and children.
- hid — Human Interface Device
Top questions with asserted
- that which can be asserted without evidence?
- what can be asserted without evidence?
- what is asserted?
- what is the meaning of asserted?
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