asseverate

Example Sentences

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—At this, the Boy suffered some Confusion, then to asseverate, My Tutor is deceased, Sir.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson

Why merely say something, when they can declare, assert, expostulate, announce, or asseverate it?

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner

As to whether she was young, middle-aged or only well-preserved, no one was in a position to asseverate.

From Anderson Crow, Detective by McCutcheon, George Barr

We asseverate it in a peculiarly earnest manner, or with increased positiveness as what can not be disputed.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah

I ain't afeard av the ball," he hastened to asseverate; "it's the kick av it that murthers me.

From Overland by De Forest, J. W. (John William)