assert

English > Greek (Woodhouse)

v. trans. or absol.

P. and V. φάναι, φάσκειν, P. διατείνεσθαι, ἰσχυρίζεσθαι, διισχυρίζεσθαι.

Assert confidently: V. αὐχεῖν (rare P.), ἐξαυχεῖν; see swear, vow.

Assert in opposition: P. and V. ἀντιλέγειν.

Assert (a claim, etc.), make good, secure, v. trans.: P. βεβαιοῦν.

Assert a claim to: P. ἀντιποιεῖσθαι (gen.), μεταποιεῖσθαι (gen.), Ar. and P. προσποιεῖσθαι (acc.).

Assert oneself, be bold: P. and V. τολμᾶν, θρασύνειν.

Be obstinate: P. αὐθαδίζεσθαι.