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• past tense form of assert.
• past participle 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

But as the conflict has worn on, and Tehran has asserted control it didn’t have before over global energy flows in the strait, his priorities appear to have shifted.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026

He asserted that these were inflated by his co-author to generate book sales.

From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026

President Trump has asserted that the new ballroom is needed to "accommodate people for grand parties, State Visits", and has also said that it is "vital for National Security".

From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026

The Border Patrol agent allegedly asserted that he had “facial recognition” and that his “body cam” was recording and he threatened her with arrest if she further “impeded” the agents’ work.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026

“It can certainly be cut,” asserted one of the Fellerings.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor

Related Words

• alleged
• apparent
• presumed
• purported