Assert – State a fact, belief or opinion confidently and forcefully

(Pronounced uh-surt)

To remember the definition of the word assert, use the following mnemonic:

A certificate (assert) was given to any child who stated facts confidently and forcefully.

Examples of assert in a sentence

He found it hard to assert himself with his social anxiety.

You shouldn't be afraid to assert yourself in interviews.

Teenagers will often assert their independence from their parents.