As-sev′er-ate
,
[
imp. & p. p.
Asseverated
;
p. pr. & vb. n.
Asseverating
.]
[L.
asseveratus
, p. p. of
asseverare
to assert seriously or earnestly;
ad
+
severus
. See
Severe
.]
To affirm or aver positively, or with solemnity.
Syn. – To affirm; aver; protest; declare. See
Affirm
.