assert

Formsasserts, asserting, asserted

Pluralasserts

1. 1
   verbtransitive

   To say something firmly, as if you are sure it is true.

   Like saying 'This is true!' and standing by your words.

   I assert that the answer is correct.

   He asserted his opinion loudly during the meeting.

   Similarclaim, declare, state, maintain, contend

   Oppositedeny

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2. 2
   verbreflexivetransitive

   To stand up for yourself, your rights, or your ideas so others take you seriously.

   Like standing tall instead of stepping aside when others push past you.

   You need to assert yourself in the group.

   She asserted herself and asked for a raise.

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3. 3
   verbtransitive

   To defend a claim or right with words or actions.

   Like putting up a fence to show where your yard ends.

   The family will assert their claim to the land.

   He asserted his right to remain silent.

   Similardefend, enforce, uphold, press

   Oppositewaive, relinquish, renounce

4. 4
   verbtransitive

   To use a power or right and so show that you really have it.

   Like flexing a muscle to show that it still works.

   The young wolf began to assert its dominance in the pack.

   By making the final call, she asserted her authority.

   Similarexercise, exert, establish, demonstrate

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5. 5
   verbtransitive

   To tell a program that something must be true at a certain point, stopping it if not.

   Like a checkpoint that stops everything if something is wrong.

   Developers assert that the input is never empty.

   The test asserts that the result equals five.

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6. 6
   verbtransitive

   To turn on a signal on a wire by using a small voltage or current.

   Like flipping a switch to send an 'I'm ready' message.

   The chip will assert the line when data is ready.

   The controller asserts the signal to start the transfer.

   Oppositedeassert

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7. 7
   nouncountable

   A check in code that says something must be true, used to catch mistakes.

   Like an alarm that goes off when something is wrong.

   She added an assert to catch the bug early.

   Each function starts with a simple assert.

   Similarassertion

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