asserted

verb

Definition of assertednext
past tense of assert
1
as in declared
to state clearly and strongly a superpatriot who is never afraid to assert her allegiance to flag and country

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2
as in argued
to state (something) as a reason in support of or against something under consideration asserted that a new roof would be necessary if the church was to remain open

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3
as in claimed
to state as a fact usually forcefully vigorously asserted that what passes for art these days is absolute rubbish

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“Asserted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asserted. Accessed 2 Feb. 2023.

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