asseverate

Example Sentences

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

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson

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

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner

You would, of course, asseverate your innocence——" "Of course I should.

From In the Onyx Lobby by Wells, Carolyn

What is the relative force of affirm and assert? asseverate? aver? assure?

From English Synonyms and Antonyms With Notes on the Correct Use of Prepositions by Fernald, James Champlin

All this flashed through her mind with lightning rapidity while Mr. Dehnicke continued to asseverate his friendship for Walter, and look at her with his round eyes in undesirous adoration.

From The Song of Songs by Sudermann, Hermann