assert

断言する、主張する

あることが本当だと、はっきり自信を持って言う。

やさしい英語で： 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.

使い方： assert that… (The witness asserted that she had seen the driver.)

類義語： state, claim, declare

反対語： deny

よく使う表現： assert that, assert something, confidently assert, assert a claim

行使する、示す

自分の力、権利、影響力を使い、他人にそれを認めさせる。

やさしい英語で： 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.

使い方： assert yourself (She asserted herself by refusing to accept unfair treatment.)

類義語： exercise, enforce

よく使う表現： assert authority, assert your rights, assert yourself