assert

behaupten, versichern

Klar und bestimmt sagen, dass etwas wahr ist.

In einfachem Englisch: To say clearly and firmly that something is true.

• She asserted her innocence.
• He asserts that the figures are correct.
• The report asserted that no money had been lost.

So benutzt man es: assert that… (The witness asserted that she had seen the driver.)

Synonyme: state, claim, declare

Gegenteile: deny

Häufige Wendungen: assert that, assert something, confidently assert, assert a claim

geltend machen, durchsetzen

Die eigene Macht, Rechte oder den eigenen Einfluss nutzen, damit andere sie anerkennen.

In einfachem Englisch: To use your power, rights, or influence so that others recognize them.

• The manager asserted her authority.
• Workers must be able to assert their rights.
• He learned to assert himself during meetings.

So benutzt man es: assert yourself (She asserted herself by refusing to accept unfair treatment.)

Synonyme: exercise, enforce

Häufige Wendungen: assert authority, assert your rights, assert yourself