What part of speech is assert?

"Assert" can be a few different parts of speech depending on how it's used in a sentence:

* Verb: This is the most common use. It means to state something confidently or forcefully.

* Example: "She asserted her right to speak her mind."

* Noun: This is less common, but it can refer to a statement or claim made forcefully.

* Example: "The lawyer's assert about the defendant's innocence was convincing."

Let me know if you'd like to see examples of "assert" used as both a verb and a noun!