English to English verb
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state categorically |  | source: wordnet30
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to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true |  | Example: Before God I swear I am innocent
source: wordnet30
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insist on having one's opinions and rights recognized |  | Example: Women should assert themselves more!
source: wordnet30
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assert to be true |  | Example: The letter asserts a free society
source: wordnet30
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To affirm; to declare with assurance, or plainly and strongly; to state positively; to aver; to asseverate. |  | source: webster1913
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