Assert and Lay down

Assert

Assert verb - To state clearly and strongly.
Usage example: a superpatriot who is never afraid to assert her allegiance to flag and country

Lay down and assert are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lay down" instead a verb "Assert".

Lay down

Lay down verb - To state clearly and strongly.
Usage example: at the risk of their popularity, the parents laid down the rules for the party and wouldn't accept any arguments

Assert and lay down are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Assert" instead a verb "Lay down".
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