asseverate

as·sev·er·ate

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [uh-sev-uh-reyt]
- /əˈsɛv əˌreɪt/
- /ə.ˈse.və.reɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-sev-uh-reyt]
- /əˈsɛv əˌreɪt/

Definitions of asseverate word

verb asseverate to assert or declare emphatically or solemnly 3
verb transitive asseverate to state seriously or positively; assert 3
verb with object asseverate to declare earnestly or solemnly; affirm positively; aver. 1
noun asseverate To declare earnestly, seriously, or positively; to affirm. 1

See all 4 definitions of asseverate

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Origin of asseverate

First appearance:

before 1785

One of the 44% newest English words

1785-95; < Latin assevērātus spoken in earnest (past participle of assevērāre), equivalent to as- as- + sevēr- (see severe) + -ātus -ate1

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Parts of speech for Asseverate

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Asseverate

asseverate popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for asseverate

verb asseverate

aver — If you aver that something is the case, you say very firmly that it is true.
avow — If you avow something, you admit it or declare it.

All 2 Synonyms of asseverate