state categorically

[ Syn: asseverate , maintain ]

to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true; Before God I swear I am innocent

[ Syn: affirm , verify , avow , aver , swan , swear ]

insist on having ones opinions and rights recognized; Women should assert themselves more!

[ Syn: put forward ]

assert to be true; The letter asserts a free society

[ Syn: insist ]