Assert and Want

Assert

Assert verb - To state clearly and strongly.

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

Want

Want verb - To have an earnest wish to own or enjoy.

Assert and want are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Assert" instead a verb "Want".

Nearby Words: wanting, wanted

Mutual synonyms

Common collocations

power assert power want power
sex assert sex want sex
way assert way want way
head assert head want head
Other words: freedom.

Both words in one sentence

  • Western Animation / Astro Boy Astro is an exception as well, though he does assert that he doesn't want to hurt anyone.
  • Irony Likewise, Jeremiah Gottwald is dead-set on his mission to assert Britannian superiority against the rebellion because he believes that it's what Lady Marianne and her children would want.
    Source: Irony
  • Not Helping Your Case: Aunt Catherine and Uncle Rick are trying to assert that they are decent guardians for Olivia, even with the allegations that they only want her dad's child support and don't actually love her.
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