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.
asseverate
Dictionary:
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.
To declare seriously or positively; affirm.
asseverative as·sev'er·a'tive (-ə-rā'tĭv, -ər-ə-tĭv) adj.
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IN BRIEF: To solemnly swear or affirm.
Will you asseverate your statement?
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The verb has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
state categorically
Synonyms: assert, maintain
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