assert
verb (used with object)
to state with assurance, confidence, or force; state strongly or positively; affirm; aver.
assertor
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a word derived from
assert.
Example Sentences
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For the assertor may be asked, How do you know that thought is not self-existent; or that a given thought is not the effect of its antecedent thought, or of some external power?
From Lay Sermons, Addresses and Reviews by Huxley, Thomas Henry
In this letter, as in the former, it is easy to trace the same spirit which so evidently characterizes the author as an honest and fearless assertor of what he believes to be the truth.
From John Ronge: The Holy Coat Of Treves New German-Catholic Chruch by Anonymous
He came to be "the subtlest assertor of the Soul in Song," and like his own pair of lovers on the Campagna, "unashamed of soul."
From Browning's Shorter Poems by Baker, Franklin T. (Franklin Thomas)
"M. Karlson needs not do that," answered the stupid Phylax, vexed at the wet cushion, "only the assertor must prove."
From The Campaner Thal and Other Writings by Jean Paul
A sweet disposed gentleman; he joined King William at the Revolution, and is a zealous assertor of the liberties of the people.—Swift.
From The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. — Volume 10 Historical Writings by Swift, Jonathan
