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assert vs say

say vs assert

assert is not a noun while say is a noun.

assert and say both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
assert No No Yes No
say Yes No Yes No
As verbs, say is a hyponym of assert; that is, say is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than assert:
  • assert: state categorically
  • say: report or maintain
Other hyponyms of assert include allege, aver, predicate, proclaim.
assert (noun) say (noun)
the chance to speak
assert (verb) say (verb)
postulate positively and assertively express in words
to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true report or maintain
state categorically speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
insist on having one's opinions and rights recognized express a supposition
give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
communicate or express nonverbally
recite or repeat a fixed text
indicate
state as one's opinion or judgement; declare
utter aloud
have or contain a certain wording or form
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