Assert and Cite

Assert

Assert verb - To state (something) as a reason in support of or against something under consideration.
Usage example: asserted that a new roof would be necessary if the church was to remain open

Cite and assert are semantically related. in insist topic. In some cases you can use "Cite" instead a verb "Assert".

Cite

Cite verb - To give as an example.

Assert and cite are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Assert" instead a verb "Cite".

Nearby Words: citation, citing

Common collocations

power assert power cite power
work assert work cite work
popularity assert popularity cite popularity
status assert status cite status
Other words: pride, case, rule, freedom, verses.
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