asseverate
pronunciation
How to pronounce asseverate in British English: UK [ə'sevəreɪt]
How to pronounce asseverate in American English: US [ə'sevəreɪt]
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- Verb:
- state categorically
Word Origin
- asseverate (v.)
- 1791, from Latin asseveratus, past participle of asseverare "to affirm, insist on, maintain," from ad- "to" (see ad-) + severus "serious, severe" (see severe). Related: Asseverated; asseverating.