assert
US /əˈsɝːt/
UK /əˈsɝːt/
1.
afirmar, asseverar, declarar
state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully
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He continued to assert his innocence.
Ele continuou a afirmar sua inocência.
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The company asserted that the new product would revolutionize the market.
A empresa afirmou que o novo produto revolucionaria o mercado.
2.
afirmar-se, fazer valer
behave or speak in a way that expresses your confidence, importance, or power and earns you respect from others
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You need to assert yourself more in meetings.
Você precisa se afirmar mais nas reuniões.
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It's important to assert your rights.
É importante afirmar seus direitos.