assert

/ɐsˈɜːt/

/əˈsɝt/

[глагол]

to assert

[ГЛАГОЛ]

MAIN VERB

утверждать

to say clearly and confidently that something is true

синонимы : asseverate

maintain

самоутверждаться

to behave confidently in a way that demands recognition of one's opinions

синонимы : affirm

вести себя уверенно

to behave in a confident way to cause people to recognize one's authority or right

синонимы : put forward

напр

1. Supporters of globalization assert that it is a win-win proposition for the rich and the poor.

2. She speaks softly and carries a big stick to assert her authority when necessary.

3. He had a bad experience with a difficult boss at his previous job, and now he's afraid to speak up or assert himself at work - illustrating how the man who has once been bitten by a snake fears every piece of rope.

4. The witness then asserts her Fifth Amendment right against self incrimination.