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
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Why merely say something, when they can declare, assert, expostulate, announce, or asseverate it?
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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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
You would, of course, asseverate your innocence——" "Of course I should.
From In the Onyx Lobby by Wells, Carolyn
If the Cardinal argued the case, the Prince would asseverate, after his manner, and some sort of result was sure to follow.
From Saracinesca by Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion)