assert
/əˈsɜːt/verb
उच्चारण असर्ट
दृढ़ता से कहना, दावा करना
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[T] ~ sth | ~ that… | + speech
to state clearly and firmly that something is true
दृढ़ता से कहना, दावा करना
- She asserted that she was innocent.
- The accused asserted that he had been out of town.
- The scientist asserted that the results were correct.
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- He asserted his innocence in court.
- She asserted that the plan could never work.
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[T] ~ sth
to make other people recognize your right or authority to do something, by behaving firmly and confidently
(अधिकार) जताना
- to assert your rights
- Workers have the right to assert their claim to fair wages.
- Citizens must be able to assert their right to vote.
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- The new government wanted to assert its authority in the region.
- The union asserted its right to talk to the management.
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[T] ~ yourself
to behave in a confident and determined way so that other people pay attention to your opinions
अपनी बात मनवाना
- You must learn to assert yourself.
- It took her months to assert herself in meetings.
- He found it difficult to assert himself in a family of loud talkers.
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- Don't be afraid to assert yourself at the interview.
- She finally asserted herself and told her manager no.
Synonyms be assertive stand up for yourself speak up
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
assert + that-clause
Use assert to state something firmly as true, usually when others may doubt it.
जब किसी बात को दृढ़ता से सच बताना हो, खासकर जब दूसरों को संदेह हो, तब 'assert' का प्रयोग होता है।
- The accused asserted that he was not present in the city.
- She asserted that the exam paper was too long.
assert + noun (innocence, right, claim)
Assert takes its object directly; there is no preposition: assert your rights, assert his innocence.
'Assert' अपना object सीधे लेता है; बीच में preposition नहीं आता: assert your rights, assert his innocence।
- Citizens have the right to assert their opinions peacefully.
- The prisoner asserted his innocence.
assert + oneself
To assert yourself is to speak and act confidently so that others respect your views.
'Assert yourself' का अर्थ आत्मविश्वास से बोलना और काम करना है ताकि दूसरे आपकी बात का सम्मान करें।
- Shy students should learn to assert themselves in group discussion.
assert vs assertion
Assert is the verb; assertion is the noun for the statement itself; assertive is the adjective.
'Assert' verb है; 'assertion' कथन के लिए noun है; 'assertive' adjective है।
- His assertion was not supported by any evidence.
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assert + noun
authorityindependenceinnocencea claimcontrol
- The new captain tried to assert his authority on the team.
adverb + assert
firmlyboldlyrepeatedlyconfidentlystrongly
- He repeatedly asserted that the decision was unfair.
assert + your + noun
rightsopinionwillidentityplace
- Women have asserted their rights in many fields.
assert oneself
learn toneed torefuse tohave todare to
- You must learn to assert yourself in the interview.
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- The minister asserted that the new scheme would reach every village.
मंत्री ने दृढ़ता से कहा कि नई योजना हर गाँव तक पहुँचेगी।
- The witness asserted that he had seen the accused near the shop.
गवाह ने ज़ोर देकर कहा कि उसने अभियुक्त को दुकान के पास देखा था।
- Radhika finally asserted herself and refused to carry the extra work.
राधिका ने अंततः अपनी बात दृढ़ता से रखी और अतिरिक्त काम लेने से इनकार कर दिया।
- Villagers asserted their right to clean drinking water.
ग्रामीणों ने स्वच्छ पेयजल पर अपने अधिकार का दावा किया।
- The coach asserted his authority by dropping the senior player from the squad.
प्रशिक्षक ने वरिष्ठ खिलाड़ी को टीम से हटाकर अपना अधिकार जताया।
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✗ I assert you that I will return the book tomorrow.
✓ I assure you that I will return the book tomorrow.
To promise someone, use assure; assert means to state firmly.
किसी को आश्वासन देने के लिए 'assure' आता है; 'assert' का अर्थ दृढ़ता से कहना है।
✗ He asserted for his innocence.
✓ He asserted his innocence.
Assert takes its object directly with no preposition.
'Assert' अपना object सीधे लेता है; preposition नहीं लगता।
✗ He made an assert that the paper was leaked.
✓ He made an assertion that the paper was leaked.
Assert is a verb; the noun is assertion.
'Assert' verb है; noun रूप 'assertion' है।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
Assert, claim and insist all state something strongly, but they differ in confidence and proof.
'Assert', 'claim' और 'insist' तीनों किसी बात को ज़ोर से कहते हैं, पर आत्मविश्वास और प्रमाण के स्तर में भिन्न हैं।
To state firmly as if you are sure it is true.
किसी बात को ऐसे दृढ़ता से कहना जैसे आप उसके सच होने के प्रति आश्वस्त हों।
- She asserted that she was right.
To say something is true without proof, often when others may doubt it.
बिना प्रमाण के किसी बात को सच बताना, प्रायः जब दूसरों को संदेह हो।
- He claims he never received the letter.
To demand something firmly or repeat that something is so, even against opposition.
किसी बात की दृढ़ता से मांग करना या विरोध के बावजूद उसे दोहराते रहना।
- She insisted on paying the bill.
≈Synonyms and antonyms
AaSpelling
as·sert
Double s (not 'asert').
दो s ('asert' गलत है)।
?Which word?
Keep apart assertive (confident and firm, a good quality) and aggressive (angry and hostile).
Assertive (आत्मविश्वासी और दृढ़, अच्छा गुण) और aggressive (क्रोधित और शत्रुतापूर्ण) को अलग रखिए।
Keep the claim words together: assert, affirm, declare, maintain (keep saying something is true), contend (argue).
दावे के शब्द साथ याद रखिए: assert, affirm, declare, maintain (किसी बात को सच कहते रहना), contend (तर्क देना)।
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
Assert your rights, assert authority, assert yourself.
Collocations: assert your rights (अपने अधिकारों पर ज़ोर देना), assert authority (अपना अधिकार जताना), assert yourself (आत्मविश्वास से अपनी बात रखना)।