Affirmer: meaning, definitions and examples

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affirmer

 

[ ษ™หˆfษ™หm ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

to state positively

Affirmer is a verb that means to state positively or assert with confidence. It is often used when someone is expressing a strong belief or conviction.

Synonyms

assert, declare, insist, maintain.

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Word Description / Examples
assert

Use 'assert' when you want to state something with confidence or force, often to defend a position or opinion.

  • He asserted his innocence
  • She asserted that the company would not be relocating
declare

Use 'declare' in formal or public announcements where something is being stated officially or publicly.

  • The president declared a state of emergency
  • She declared her intentions to run for mayor
insist

Use 'insist' when you want to emphasize something stubbornly, often repeating it or standing firm against opposition. It carries a stronger force and urgency.

  • He insisted on seeing the manager
  • She insisted that she was right
maintain

Use 'maintain' when indicating ongoing support or continuation of a stance or belief over time.

  • He maintained his innocence throughout the trial
  • They maintained that the product was safe

Examples of usage

  • He firmly affirms his commitment to the cause.
  • She affirms her dedication to her work.
  • They affirm their belief in equality for all.
  • We affirm our support for the new policy.
  • The witness affirms that he saw the crime take place.

Translations

Translations of the word "affirmer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น afirmar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคทเฅเคŸเคฟ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ (pushti karna)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช bestรคtigen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menegaskan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดั‚ะฒะตั€ะดะถัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ potwierdzaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ขบ่ชใ™ใ‚‹ (kakunin suru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท affirmer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ afirmar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท onaylamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ™•์ธํ•˜๋‹ค (hwaginha da)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุคูƒุฏ (yu'akkid)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ potvrdit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ potvrdiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็กฎ่ฎค (quรจrรจn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ potrditi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ staรฐfesta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะฐัั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ“แƒแƒกแƒขแƒฃแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ (dadastureba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™sdiq etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ afirmar

Etymology

The word 'affirmer' has its origins in the Latin word 'affirmare', which means 'to make steady, strengthen'. It first appeared in the English language in the 14th century. Over the years, 'affirmer' has evolved to represent the act of stating something positively or with conviction.

See also: affirm, affirmation, affirmations, affirmative.