verb · Easy SAT word

    Assert

    declare; state categorically

    Assert in a sentence

    The lawyer asserted that her client was innocent of the charges.

    Synonyms for assert

    • claim
    • declare
    • state

    Antonyms for assert

    Practice assert on real SAT questions

    Vocabulary like assert appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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