assert
verb (used with object)
to state with assurance, confidence, or force; state strongly or positively; affirm; aver.
asserter
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a word derived from
assert.
Example Sentences
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Yet — and this was absolutely astonishing for its time — Moby Dick becomes the ultimate asserter of reason.
From New York Times ● May 2, 2020
The constant in his life has been incessant work, and you need a few spreadsheets to chart the 50 or so companies that he either owns or co-owns as a patent asserter.
From New York Times ● Jul. 13, 2013
"I know," replied Lord Andrew, blushing, "that I am often the asserter of my own folly; and I do not know how you will forgive my inconsiderate impertinence."
From The Scottish Chiefs by Jane Porter
"Dogmatise, to assert positively; Dogmatizer, an asserter, a magisterial teacher."
From The Grammar of English Grammars by Goold Brown
"Did she?" exclaimed Chatelard, eagerly, and with such a look of inquiry and doubt as greatly disappointed the asserter.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Vol. 9 by Various
