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

There’s the perspective of Pro Football Focus, which asserts Marshall has been as bad as any NFL cornerback could possibly be but appears to be basing that partly on incorrect data. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026

Only his vote can hasten the abolition of slavery who asserts his own freedom by his vote. — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026

That expansive definition appears to capture sports event contracts, the study asserts. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 Oct. 2026

The filing asserts that the site, which has since been taken down, discussed her past personal relationships, including a divorce from David Ronson (sibling of DJ Mark Ronson and fashion designer Charlotte Ronson). — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026

In Maine, Senate candidate Troy Jackson asserts that politicians should not pit working-class people against renewable energy, casting the climate-versus-affordability debate as a false choice. — Geoffrey Henderson, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2026

This asserts, to me, that Pleasure is , innately, an entity of Earth, of The Density , of The Body. — Gabi Abrão, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

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

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