W: (v) affirm [Related to: affirmation] (to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true) "Before God I swear I am innocent"
W: (v) assert [Related to: assertion] (to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true) "Before God I swear I am innocent"
W: (v) assert [Related to: assertion] (postulate positively and assertively) "The letter asserts a free society"
W: (v) state [Related to: statement] (put before) "I submit to you that the accused is guilty"
W: (v) state [Related to: statement] (express in words) "He said that he wanted to marry her"; "tell me what is bothering you"; "state your opinion"; "state your name"
S: (n) affirmation ((religion) a solemn declaration that serves the same purpose as an oath (if an oath is objectionable to the person on religious or ethical grounds))
S: (n) affirmation (a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was correct and should stand)