assert

afirmar, asegurar

Decir de forma clara y firme que algo es cierto.

En inglés sencillo: To say clearly and firmly that something is true.

• She asserted her innocence.
• He asserts that the figures are correct.
• The report asserted that no money had been lost.

Cómo se usa: assert that… (The witness asserted that she had seen the driver.)

Sinónimos: state, claim, declare

Antónimos: deny

Expresiones frecuentes: assert that, assert something, confidently assert, assert a claim

ejercer, hacer valer

Usar el poder, los derechos o la influencia propios para que los demás los reconozcan.

En inglés sencillo: To use your power, rights, or influence so that others recognize them.

• The manager asserted her authority.
• Workers must be able to assert their rights.
• He learned to assert himself during meetings.

Cómo se usa: assert yourself (She asserted herself by refusing to accept unfair treatment.)

Sinónimos: exercise, enforce

Expresiones frecuentes: assert authority, assert your rights, assert yourself