assert
part of speech
verb (assert, asserts, asserted, asserting)
meaning for a pupil
1) To assert something is to say firmly that it is true. tree →
2) To assert yourself is to speak up and act confidently so others notice your needs or rights. tree →
3) To assert your rights or power is to show and use them clearly. tree →
sense in the lessons
In English and debate lessons: «assert your opinion with reasons». In maths and logic, to assert is to state that something is true, which may need proof. In PSHE, being assertive (not aggressive) means standing up for yourself politely.
examples
- He asserted that he had done his homework. tree →
- She asserted herself and asked for a turn. tree →
- The scientist asserted that the earth goes round the sun. tree →
- You must give reasons when you assert something. tree →
- The puppy asserted itself as boss of the cat. tree →
- The teacher asserted that 0.5 equals one half, and showed why. tree →
- It was useless to assert his innocence; he was dismissed without ceremony. tree →
note
Noun: assertion; adjective: assertive. Asserting is not proving: a claim needs evidence. Being assertive is good; being aggressive (rude or violent) is not.
Trees and pragmatics
Every meaning and example of «assert» parsed by Mova, each sentence with its dependency tree and frames.