@altman.ir: assert(verb) assert (that) + clause make a firm statement. "The scientist asserted that the results were valid." assert oneself act confidently to make one’s presence or opinions known. "New managers must assert themselves early." assert rights / authority / control claim or exercise rights/authority. "Workers asserted their rights." it is asserted that... passive formal reporting. "It is asserted that the policy will change." make an assertion produce a firm statement. "Her assertion lacked evidence." Synonyms claim Neutral — say something is true (may imply need for proof). "He claims he was there all night." state Neutral/formal — present information plainly. "The report states the new figures." Antonyms deny Opposite of asserting a fact: refuse to accept or admit. Use when someone rejects a claim. "She denied the allegations." retract Formal: take back a previously asserted statement. Use after admitting error or being corrected. "He retracted his earlier assertion."