Asseverate

Pronunciation: /əˈsɛvəˌreɪt/

Definitions of asseverate

verb to assert or affirm strongly; to declare earnestly or solemnly

Example Sentences

A1 She asseverated that she saw a ghost in the old abandoned house.

A2 The witness asseverated that the defendant was not at the scene of the crime.

B1 The scientist asseverated that the new drug was safe for human use.

B2 The historian asseverated that the documents were authentic and not forged.

C1 The expert asseverated with certainty that climate change was a real and urgent threat.

C2 The CEO asseverated the company's commitment to sustainability and ethical business practices.

Examples of asseverate in a Sentence

formal The witness proceeded to asseverate their testimony under oath.

informal She really wanted to make sure everyone understood her point, so she kept asseverating it.

slang I swear on my life, he was asseverating like crazy about his new car.

figurative The artist's use of bold colors and strong lines asseverated the emotion in the painting.

Grammatical Forms of asseverate

• past tense: asseverated
• plural: asseverates
• comparative: more asseverate
• superlative: most asseverate
• present tense: asseverates
• future tense: will asseverate
• perfect tense: has asseverated
• continuous tense: is asseverating
• singular: asseverate
• positive degree: asseverate
• infinitive: to asseverate
• gerund: asseverating
• participle: asseverated

Origin and Evolution of asseverate

First Known Use: 1500 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'asseverate' originated from the Latin word 'asseverare', which means to affirm or declare solemnly.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'asseverate' has retained its original meaning of affirming or declaring solemnly, but its usage has become less common in modern language compared to its earlier usage.