reassert

British  

/ ˌriːəˈsɜːt /

verb

1. to assert (rights, claims, etc) again

   he reasserted his belief

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Explanation

When you state a fact or opinion confidently, and then say it again with equal force, you reassert it. You can also reassert forceful behavior, like when a teacher reasserts control over a rowdy classroom. You might reassert your belief that one presidential candidate is much better than another, or reassert your innocence when a question of someone stealing cookies from your grandparents' cookie jar is raised more than once. You can also reassert authority, the way a librarian does, hushing a conversation that's become too loud and boisterous again. Reassert adds the "again" prefix re- to assert, from the Latin asserere, "claim, maintain, or affirm."

Example Sentences

“If the geopolitical backdrop does stabilize and the U.S.-Iran conflict tapers off, we would expect the pre-conflict relative strength of the Northeast Asian tech sector to reassert itself,” he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The Goldman Sachs note published Monday reasserted its belief in the inflation-hedging/ safe-haven allure of gold that Thomas thinks will gradually reassert itself.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

But Massie, one of the few Republicans willing to break with the administration, said Congress must reassert its constitutional role.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

The season is entering its decisive stretch and Alexander-Arnold has the opportunity to reassert himself.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

Lembede said that Africa was a black man’s continent, and it was up to Africans to reassert themselves and reclaim what was rightfully theirs.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

Related Words

• acknowledge
• advocate
• affirm
• announce
• argue
• assert
• claim
• confirm
• disclose
• inform
• insist
• maintain
• proclaim
• reaffirm
• repeat
• reveal
• stress
• tell