Reassert
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌɹiː.əˈsɜːt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Reassert is a verb meaning To assert again.
Meaning
To assert again.
Example Sentences
They were tied to a revived religious class that took advantage of the end of anticlerical despotism to reassert Islamic views and practices and to regain some of their former sociopolitical status.
Gareth Bale gave his side hope with a goal shortly afterwards but the real damage was done and Chelsea reasserted their authority to finish easy winners with further goals from Ramires, Frank Lampard and Florent Malouda.
Word Forms
- reasserts
- reasserting
- reasserted
Synonyms for reassert
Depending on context, synonyms include confirm.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include confirm, recommit, reaffirm, reestablish, re-establish, reset.
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