What does asserts mean?

Answer 1

The noun 'assertion' is a word for something declared or stated positively, often without proof; a declaration; a claim.

Example of an assertion:

"The mayor must have known that these improprieties existed!"

Examples of the noun 'assertion' in a sentence:

An assertion was made that the mayor knew of the improprieties.

The mayor made an assertion that he knew nothing of the improprieties.

Answer 2

To be assertive is to..

1. To state or express positively; affirm: asserted his innocence.

2. To defend or maintain (one's rights, for example).

3. To act boldly or forcefully, especially in defending one's rights or stating an opinion.

Answer 3

It refers to people and means inclined to bold or confident assertion; aggressively self-assured.

An assertive person is someone who stands up for themselves. They refuse to put up with being taken advantage of. Instead of holding their emotions in, they tell others how they feel. They tell others what is not acceptable, and they hold their ground. They are not easily swayed by peer pressure. They also respect the rights and feelings of others. They neither repress their anger nor explode into rage. They are neither passive nor aggressive in dealing with others, but balanced and mature.

Answer 4

In literature, a claim or ones personal opinion. I just asked my friend so, hope this helps!