Synonyms of asserts

asserts

verb

present tense third-person singular of assert

1

as in declares

to state clearly and strongly

a superpatriot who is never afraid to assert her allegiance to flag and country

Synonyms & Similar Words

• declares
• proclaims
• professes
• affirms
• announces
• says
• avers
• explains
• avows
• guarantees
• justifies
• defends
• lays down
• promotes
• emphasizes
• advertises
• pronounces
• assures
• convinces
• upholds
• underscores
• stresses
• publicizes
• underlines
• avouches
• advocates
• persuades
• reasserts
• espouses
• accentuates
• reaffirms
• boosts
• supports
• advances
• rationalizes
• calls
• plugs
• accents
• champions
• blazes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• minimizes
• ignores
• neglects
• understates
• overlooks
• disregards

2

as in argues

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• argues
• contends
• pleads
• insists
• maintains
• reasons
• explains
• convinces
• justifies
• suggests
• claims
• mentions
• cites
• persuades
• affirms
• considers
• proposes
• avers
• adduces
• submits
• recommends
• defends
• discusses
• urges
• advises
• offers
• enforces
• refutes
• gives
• avows
• advocates
• espouses
• counsels
• supports
• counters
• advances
• rationalizes
• disproves
• rebuts
• debates
• avouches
• champions
• confutes

3

as in insists

to state as a fact usually forcefully

vigorously asserted that what passes for art these days is absolute rubbish

Synonyms & Similar Words

• insists
• alleges
• claims
• contends
• declares
• maintains
• argues
• affirms
• announces
• proclaims
• avers
• professes
• purports
• avows
• protests
• confirms
• defends
• warrants
• puts forth
• justifies
• rationalizes
• reasons
• avouches
• reasserts
• vindicates
• reaffirms
• upholds
• broadcasts
• perseveres
• supports

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• denies
• rejects
• abandons
• repudiates
• disclaims
• negates
• disavows
• refutes
• challenges
• gainsays
• disputes
• contradicts
• counters
• disproves
• rebuts
• disowns
• questions
• negatives
• confutes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of asserts

But, Punsalan asserts that the business is focused on other, more important priorities over the cafeteria or campus perks such as gym access offered in other tech companies. — Tamlin Magee, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026

Court monitor Kellie Wasko’s report asserts that the government remained largely out of compliance with the court’s order. — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

The 30-second spot highlights Donalds’ vote for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that temporarily cut taxes on overtime, tips and Social Security, and asserts Jolly would raise taxes and insurance costs. — Gray Rohrer, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026

The 30-second spot highlights Donalds' vote for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that temporarily cut taxes on overtime, tips, and Social Security, and asserts Jolly would raise taxes and insurance costs. — CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026

Moreover, a broad cross section of the Israeli public asserts that Palestinians are not interested in compromise or peace. — Michael Robbins, Foreign Affairs, 2 Oct. 2026

The American Kratom Association, an industry lobbying group, asserts that it is regulated under a looser dietary supplement law. — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026

Here, an anti-concentration statement asserts that some event has a particularly low chance of happening. — Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026

In many ways, the city reflects the film’s male characters, Villar asserts. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026