1. (verb) assert, asseverate, maintain
state categorically
Synonyms: asseverate, affirm, keep, conserve, observe, wield, hold, sustain, aver, keep up, avow, defend, put forward, swan, swear, maintain, insist, exert, uphold, preserve, assert, verify
2. (verb) affirm, verify, assert, avow, aver, swan, swear
to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
Synonyms: vagabond, depose, put forward, ramble, support, range, trust, bank, stray, rove, roll, rely, say, cast, imprecate, avouch, insist, wander, control, corroborate, assert, confirm, affirm, swan, curse, blaspheme, tramp, avow, allege, verify, asseverate, aver, maintain, drift, sustain, substantiate, depone, roam, swear, cuss
3. (verb) assert, put forward
insist on having one's opinions and rights recognized
Synonyms: put up, aver, invoke, call down, affirm, insist, nominate, bring up, state, arouse, stir, submit, posit, avow, put forward, swan, conjure, asseverate, evoke, swear, maintain, call forth, raise, assert, verify, conjure up
4. (verb) insist, assert
assert to be true
Synonyms: swear, importune, asseverate, maintain, insist, verify, assert, take a firm stand, put forward, swan, affirm, avow, aver
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Synonyms and Antonyms of assert 
