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asseverate

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Asseverate (verb) means (formal) To state something firmly and seriously, as if certain it is true.

verb

(formal) To state something firmly and seriously, as if certain it is true.

"A time would come, Mr. Secombe-Hughes mysteriously asseverated, when all would be well and she would get her money." — Iris Murdoch, An Accidental Man (1971)

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

From Latin assevērāre, from assevērō (“to assert”).

Synonyms

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maintain assert

Antonyms

prevaricate

Related words

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Rhymes for asseverate

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of asseverate?

"asseverate" (verb) means (formal) To state something firmly and seriously, as if certain it is true.

What is another word for asseverate?

Other words for "asseverate" include maintain, assert.

What is the opposite of asseverate?

The opposite of "asseverate" is prevaricate.

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