asseverate

[ uh-sev-uh-reyt ]

verb (used with object)

, as·sev·er·at·ed, as·sev·er·at·ing.

1. to declare earnestly or solemnly; affirm positively; aver.

   Synonyms: maintain, state, assert

asseverate

/ əˈsɛvəˌreɪt /

verb

1. tr to assert or declare emphatically or solemnly

Derived Forms

• asˌseverˈation, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of asseverate¹

First recorded in 1785–95; < Latin assevērātus “spoken in earnest” (past participle of assevērāre ), equivalent to as- as- + sevēr- ( severe ) + -ātus -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of asseverate¹

C18: from Latin assevērāre to do (something) earnestly, from sevērus severe

Example Sentences

—At this, the Boy suffered some Confusion, then to asseverate, My Tutor is deceased, Sir.

From Literature

Why merely say something, when they can declare, assert, expostulate, announce, or asseverate it?

From Literature

Sometimes, Ms. Silveri asseverated, “ ‘she said’ is just the very best way to say that.”

From Wall Street Journal

We asseverate it in a peculiarly earnest manner, or with increased positiveness as what can not be disputed.

From Project Gutenberg

The point at issue, Entwistle's deep patient voice asseverated, was this.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• allege
• attest
• aver
• avow
• declare
• promise