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• past participle of assert.
• past tense form of assert.

asserted

American  

[uh-sur-tid] / əˈsɜr tɪd /

adjective

1. resting on a statement or claim unsupported by evidence or proof; alleged.

   The asserted value of the property was twice the amount anyone offered.

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Other Word Forms

• unasserted
  adjective
• well-asserted
  adjective
• assertedly
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of asserted

First recorded in 1675–85; assert + -ed ²

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

asserted

Education advocates have asserted that California schools are legally entitled to billions more under state law.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026

In a tight opening first set, Borges impressed with a mix of hard hitting and delicate drop shots, but he faded towards the back end of the tie-break and Sinner asserted control.

From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026

Last September, Thomas asserted that existing court decisions are not “the gospel” and that they may be based on “something somebody dreamt up and others went along with.”

From Slate ● Jul. 1, 2026

He asserted that Meloni had “begged” him for a picture at the G-7 summit.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 2026

For a moment he did not think they were going to obey, but in the end old habit asserted itself.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

Related Words

• alleged
• apparent
• presumed
• purported