- [countable] a statement saying that you strongly believe something to be true synonym claim
- He was correct in his assertion that the minister had been lying.
- Do you have any evidence to support your assertions?
Synonyms claimclaimallegation ▪ assertionThese are all words for a statement that something is true, although it has not been proved.claim a statement that something is true, although it has not been proved.allegation (rather formal) a public statement that is made without giving proof, accusing somebody of doing something that is wrong or illegal.assertion (rather formal) a statement of something that you strongly believe to be true, although it has not been proved. claim or assertion?When the point in doubt is a matter of opinion, not fact, use assertion: She made sweeping claims about the role of women in society. When you are talking about a matter of fact, you can use either word; an assertion may be slightly stronger than a claim and it is a more formal word.Patterns- a(n) claim/allegation/assertion that…
- a(n) claim/allegation/assertion about/of something
- false/unfounded/conflicting claims/allegations/assertions
- to make/deny a(n) claim/allegation/assertion
- to withdraw a(n) claim/allegation
Extra ExamplesTopics Opinion and argumentc1- Your assertion is not supported by the facts.
- Researchers have recently challenged these assertions.
- The argument needs to progress beyond the simple assertion that criminals are made not born.
- They made sweeping assertions about the role of women in society.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- bold
- confident
- strong
- …
- make
- justify
- prove
- …
- assertion about
- [uncountable, countable] the act of stating, using or claiming something strongly
- the assertion of his authority
- The demonstration was an assertion of the right to peaceful protest.
Word Originlate Middle English: from Latin assertio(n-), from the verb asserere ‘claim, affirm’, from ad- ‘to’ + serere ‘to join’.
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