asseverate
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as·sev·er·ate
(ə-sĕv'ə-rāt') 
tr.v., -at·ed, -at·ing, -ates.
To declare seriously or positively; affirm.
asseverative as·sev'er·a'tive (-ə-rā'tĭv, -ər-ə-tĭv) adj.
tr.v., -at·ed, -at·ing, -ates.
To declare seriously or positively; affirm.
[Latin assevērāre, assevērāt- : ad-, ad- + sevērus, serious.]
asseveration as·sev'er·a'tion n.asseverative as·sev'er·a'tive (-ə-rā'tĭv, -ər-ə-tĭv) adj.
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asseverate
IN BRIEF: To solemnly swear or affirm.
Will you asseverate your statement?
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