Related Clues:

• State as true
• State unflinchingly
• Asseverate
• Say openly
• Swear 'tis true
• Claim to be so
• State assuredly
• Say with confidence
• Declare formally
• State purposefully
• Speak bluntly
• Stand up for (oneself)
• Openly confess
• State firmly, declare
• State firmly, aver