The Clue
Proclaim (6 letter answer)
The Answer
ASSERT
Tags
Notes
The answer ASSERT is seen frequently, appearing about once every 180 puzzles.
Related Clues
Aver
Contend
Declare
Express
Hold
Maintain
Posit
Postulate
Predicate
Say
State
Voice
Declare with assurance
Put forward
Say forcefully
State boldly
State with conviction
State as fact
State forcefully
State positively
State strongly
Voice a conviction
Defend, as one's rights
Definition
ASSERT as a verb:
1. (assert, asseverate, maintain) = state categorically
2. (affirm, verify, assert, avow, aver, swan, swear) = to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true; "Before God I swear I am innocent"
3. (assert, put forward) = insist on having one's opinions and rights recognized; "Women should assert themselves more!"
4. (insist, assert) = assert to be true; "The letter asserts a free society"