<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) to state with assurance, confidence, or force; state strongly or positively; affirm; aver: He asserted his innocence of the crime.</li><li>Synonyms: maintain, avow, asseverate.</li><li>Antonyms: deny.</li><li>to maintain or defend (claims, rights, etc.).</li><li>Synonyms: support, uphold.</li><li>to state as having existence; affirm; postulate: to assert a first cause as necessary.</li></ul>