Affirming: meaning, definitions and examples
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affirming
[ əˈfɜːrmɪŋ ]
confirming statement
Affirming means to state something positively or to confirm its truth. In a legal context, it can also refer to supporting or ratifying a decision or an action.
Synonyms
asserting, confirming, declaring.
Examples of usage
- The witness was affirming his earlier testimony.
- She kept affirming her commitment to the project.
- The council is affirming its decision to proceed with the plan.
Translations
Translations of the word "affirming" in other languages:
🇵🇹 afirmando
🇮🇳 सत्यापित करना
🇩🇪 bestätigend
🇮🇩 menegaskan
🇺🇦 підтверджуючий
🇵🇱 potwierdzający
🇯🇵 確認する
🇫🇷 affirmant
🇪🇸 afirmando
🇹🇷 onaylayıcı
🇰🇷 확인하는
🇸🇦 مؤكد
🇨🇿 potvrzující
🇸🇰 potvrdzujúci
🇨🇳 确认的
🇸🇮 potrjujoč
🇮🇸 staðfestandi
🇰🇿 растайтын
🇬🇪 დადასტურება
🇦🇿 təsdiqləyən
🇲🇽 afirmando
Etymology
The word 'affirm' comes from the Latin 'affirmare', which means 'to make steady, strengthen, or assert.' This Latin term is a combination of the prefix 'ad-' meaning 'to' or 'towards,' and 'firmare,' which translates to 'make firm, establish.' The evolution of the term has allowed it to encompass a range of meanings in modern English, from simple confirmation of facts to expressing a strong belief or commitment. The current usage has been influenced by both legal and motivational contexts, where affirming can indicate support or endorsement of ideas, actions, or decisions. The word gained prominence in legal language, where it describes the act of asserting something as true during court proceedings. Over the years, 'affirm' has also found application in personal development and psychology, highlighting the importance of positive reinforcement in self-belief and identity.