Meaning & use
asserted
Stated something firmly and confidently as true, often without offering immediate proof.
See it in a sentence
The witness asserted that she had seen the car run the red light.
He asserted his right to remain silent during the police interview.
A note on using this word
Asserted implies confidence in a statement, but it does not by itself guarantee the claim is true.
Words with a similar meaning
claimeddeclared
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