directly assert

Frequency: 6.59.2 per million words

to say something in a clear and open way, without ambiguity

assertADVERB + assert

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Examples (10)

  • Instead of hinting, she chose to directly assert her authority.
  • The witness was asked to directly assert whether he saw the defendant at the scene.
  • He wouldn't directly assert that his colleague was wrong, but his tone implied it.
  • In the meeting, you must directly assert your team's requirements to get the needed resources.
  • The new manager has directly asserted her vision for the department's future.
  • The report does not directly assert a causal link, but it presents strong correlational evidence.
  • During the debate, the candidate will directly assert his stance on the controversial issue.
  • Why do you hesitate to directly assert what you believe to be true?
  • By directly asserting their rights, the protestors made their demands impossible to ignore.
  • The lawyer directly asserted that the evidence presented was insufficient for a conviction.