reassert

as·sert

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [uh-surt]
- /əˈsɜrt/
- /ˈriːəˈsɜːt/

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

Definitions of reassert word

verb with object reassert to state with assurance, confidence, or force; state strongly or positively; affirm; aver: He asserted his innocence of the crime. 1
verb with object reassert to maintain or defend (claims, rights, etc.). 1
verb with object reassert to state as having existence; affirm; postulate: to assert a first cause as necessary. 1
idioms reassert assert oneself, to insist on one's rights, declare one's views forcefully, etc.: The candidate finally asserted himself about property taxes. 1
transitive verb reassert state or affirm again 1
verb reassert If you reassert your control or authority, you make it clear that you are still in a position of power, or you strengthen the power that you had. 0

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Origin of reassert

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 Reassert

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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reassert 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.

According to our data about 67% 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 reassert

verb reassert

bring forward — If you bring forward a meeting or event, you arrange for it to take place at an earlier date or time than had been planned.
declare — If you declare that something is true, you say that it is true in a firm, deliberate way. You can also declare an attitude or intention.
give out — to present voluntarily and without expecting compensation; bestow: to give a birthday present to someone.
allegate — To make an allegation.

All 4 Synonyms of reassert