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1. Relating to the use of or having the nature of a declaration
   - declarative, declaratory

1. State categorically
   - asseverate, maintain
    
2. To declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
   "Before God I assert I am innocent"
   - affirm, verify, avow, aver, swan, swear
    
3. Insist on having one's opinions and rights recognized
   "Women should assert themselves more!"
   - put forward
    
4. Assert to be true
   "The letter asserts a free society"
   - insist

See also: assertable, asserter, assertion, assertive

Type of: acquit, bear, behave, carry, comport, conduct, declare, deport, insist, posit, postulate, take a firm stand

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