simply assert

Frequency: 6.28.4 per million words

to state something as a fact in a straightforward way, often without evidence

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Examples (10)

  • He had no real evidence—he simply asserted that what he said was true.
  • The report doesn't provide data; it simply asserts that a correlation exists.
  • You cannot simply assert their guilt without presenting any facts.
  • She didn't explain her reasoning; she simply asserted her decision was final.
  • The politician would often simply assert his claims without citing any sources.
  • In his argument, he chose to simply assert his conclusion as self-evident.
  • By simply asserting your point of view, you are not contributing to the discussion.
  • The document simply asserts the company's right to the property.
  • He thinks he can win the debate by simply asserting his beliefs more loudly than others.
  • It is not enough to simply assert something; you must be prepared to defend it.