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assert oneself
as·sert A0472500 (ə-sûrt′)tr.v. as·sert·ed, as·sert·ing, as·serts 1. To state or express positively; affirm: asserted his innocence.2. To defend or maintain (one's rights, for example).3. To put into action boldly; employ or demonstrate: asserted her independence.Idiom: assert oneself To act boldly or forcefully, especially in defending one's rights or stating an opinion.
[Latin asserere, assert- : ad-, ad- + serere, to join; see ser- in Indo-European roots.]
as·sert′a·ble, as·sert′i·ble adj.as·sert′er, as·ser′tor n.Thesaurus| Verb | 1. |  assert oneself - put oneself forward in an assertive and insistent mannercomport, behave - behave well or properly; "The children must learn to behave" |
Translationsassert (əˈsəːt) verb1. to say definitely. She asserted that she had not borrowed his book. 斷言 断言2. to insist on. He should assert his independence. 堅持 坚持asˈsertion (-ʃən) noun 斷言 断言asˈsertive (-tiv) adjective (too) inclined to assert oneself. 武斷的 武断的，独断的，过分自信的 assert oneself to state one's opinions confidently and act in a way that will make people take notice of one. You must assert yourself more if you want promotion. 表現自己 表现自己assert oneself
assert (one)selfTo display self-confidence and strength of conviction, typically in the pursuit of something. Melanie is always so timid—I'm shocked she was able to assert herself to the boss today. You need to assert yourself and tell her how you really feel!See also: assert assert oneself To act boldly or forcefully, especially in defending one's rights or stating an opinion.See also: assertassert oneself
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