re-assert

re-as·sert

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rey uh-surt]
- /reɪ əˈsɜrt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rey uh-surt]
- /reɪ əˈsɜrt/

Definitions of re-assert word

verb with object re-assert to state with assurance, confidence, or force; state strongly or positively; affirm; aver: He asserted his innocence of the crime. 1
verb with object re-assert to maintain or defend (claims, rights, etc.). 1
verb with object re-assert to state as having existence; affirm; postulate: to assert a first cause as necessary. 1
idioms re-assert assert oneself, to insist on one's rights, declare one's views forcefully, etc.: The candidate finally asserted himself about property taxes. 1

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Origin of re-assert

First appearance:

before 1595

One of the 38% oldest English words

1595-1605; < Latin assertus joined to, defended, claimed (past participle of asserere), equivalent to as- as- + ser- (see series) + -tus past participle suffix

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Parts of speech for Re-assert

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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re-assert popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".