proclaim vs assert
assert vs proclaimproclaim and assert both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| proclaim | No | No | Yes | No |
| assert | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
assert is a hypernym of
proclaim; that is, assert is a
word with a broader meaning than proclaim:
- proclaim: affirm or declare as an attribute or quality of
- assert: state categorically
Other hypernyms of proclaim include
asseverate, maintain.
| proclaim (verb) | assert (verb) |
|---|---|
| state or announce | postulate positively and assertively |
| praise, glorify, or honor | to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true |
| declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles | state categorically |
| affirm or declare as an attribute or quality of | insist on having one's opinions and rights recognized |
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