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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- 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.