as-
Latinto, toward
Prefix · means "to, toward"
Same-family forms
Roots often paired with as-
Associated Words · 32
assume
To authenticate by means of belief; to surmise; to suppose to be true, especially without proof
associate
To join in or form a league, union, or association; A person united with another or others in an act, enterprise, or business; a partner; Joined with another or others and having lower status
assessment
The process of evaluating something; an official judgment of value
assess
To evaluate the value or quality of something; to impose a tax or charge
assist
To help someone; a helpful action or sports assist
assure
To tell someone confidently that something is true; to guarantee
assault
A violent attack; to attack someone physically or verbally
assert
To state firmly; to insist on one's rights or opinions
assemble
To gather together; to put parts together
assembly
A gathering of people; the fitting together of parts
reassure
To restore someone's confidence and remove their fears
assortment
A collection of varying but related items
assimilate
To absorb information or nutrients; to integrate into a culture
assorted
Made up of various different kinds; mixed
assertive
Confidently self-assured without being aggressive
reassess
To consider or evaluate something again in light of new information
assail
To attack violently or with harsh words
assuage
To lessen pain or distress; to calm or pacify
assessor
An official who evaluates property for tax; an expert adviser to a court
assistive
Designed to help or support, especially people with disabilities
reassessment
A new or revised evaluation of something
assay
Chemical analysis of a substance; to analyze or attempt
assuredly
Certainly; without doubt
unassisted
Done or achieved without help from others