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affirm

 

[ əˈfəːm ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

to confirm

To affirm means to validate or confirm a statement, belief, or action. It is a strong declaration of agreement or support.

Synonyms

assert, confirm, declare, endorse, validate

Examples of usage

  • She affirmed her commitment to the project.
  • The witness affirmed that he saw the suspect at the scene of the crime.
  • He affirmed his belief in the importance of education.
  • The court affirmed the lower court's decision.
  • I affirm that I will stand by you no matter what.
Context #2 | Verb

to assert positively

To affirm can also mean to assert something positively or with confidence. It is a way of stating something clearly and unequivocally.

Synonyms

assert, avow, maintain, proclaim, state

Examples of usage

  • She affirmed her innocence in the matter.
  • He affirmed that he would complete the task on time.
  • The leader affirmed his commitment to the cause.
  • I affirm that I have never met the person before.
  • She affirmed her decision to pursue further studies.

Translations

Translations of the word "affirm" in other languages:

🇵🇹 afirmar

🇮🇳 पुष्टि करना

🇩🇪 bestätigen

🇮🇩 menegaskan

🇺🇦 підтверджувати

🇵🇱 potwierdzać

🇯🇵 確認する (kakunin suru)

🇫🇷 affirmer

🇪🇸 afirmar

🇹🇷 onaylamak

🇰🇷 확인하다 (hwagin-hada)

🇸🇦 يؤكد (yu'akkid)

🇨🇿 potvrdit

🇸🇰 potvrdiť

🇨🇳 确认 (quèrèn)

🇸🇮 potrditi

🇮🇸 staðfesta

🇰🇿 растау

🇬🇪 დაემტკიცოს (daemṭkitzos)

🇦🇿 təsdiqləmək

🇲🇽 afirmar

Etymology

The word 'affirm' originated from the Latin word 'affirmare', which means 'to strengthen' or 'to make steady'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century. Over time, 'affirm' has come to signify the act of confirming or validating a statement, belief, or action. The usage of 'affirm' has evolved to encompass both the idea of confirming something and asserting something positively.

See also: affirmation, affirmations, affirmative, affirmer.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,746 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.