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71assert oneself — prove oneself, show oneself worthy; stand up for ones own opinions …
72assert oneself — idi to claim one s rights or declare one s views firmly and forcefully …
73self-assert — self assert·ing·ly; …
74Asserted — Assert As*sert , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Asserted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Asserting}.] [L. assertus, p. p. of asserere to join or fasten to one s self, claim, maintain; ad + serere to join or bind together. See {Series}.] 1. To affirm; to declare with… …
75Asserting — Assert As*sert , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Asserted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Asserting}.] [L. assertus, p. p. of asserere to join or fasten to one s self, claim, maintain; ad + serere to join or bind together. See {Series}.] 1. To affirm; to declare with… …
76affirm one's loyalty — assert one s allegiance, profess one s faithfulness …
77pull rank — assert one s superior position or authority on a person of lower rank in order to get a privilege or favor The navy officer pulled rank on the other officers and was able to stay in the best hotel during the trip …
78lay claim to — assert one s right to or possession of. → lay …
79stake a claim — assert one s right to something. → stake …
80vouch for — assert or confirm the truth or accuracy of. → vouch …