Reaffirmed: meaning, definitions and examples

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reaffirmed

 

[ riˈəˌfɜrmd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

official statement

To reaffirm means to state again or confirm something that was previously asserted or agreed upon. It often involves making a formal declaration to reinforce a prior commitment or position. This term can be used in various contexts, including legal, political, or personal interactions. The act of reaffirming is typically done to enhance clarity and emphasis on a particular point.

Synonyms

confirm, renew, restate, validate

Examples of usage

  • The government reaffirmed its commitment to environmental policies.
  • She reaffirmed her support for the initiative during the meeting.
  • The organization reaffirmed its mission statement in a press release.

Translations

Translations of the word "reaffirmed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reafirmou

🇮🇳 फिर से पुष्टि की

🇩🇪 bestätigt

🇮🇩 ditegaskan kembali

🇺🇦 підтверджено знову

🇵🇱 potwierdził

🇯🇵 再確認された

🇫🇷 réaffirmé

🇪🇸 reafirmado

🇹🇷 yeniden teyit edildi

🇰🇷 재확인되었다

🇸🇦 تم التأكيد مرة أخرى

🇨🇿 přesvědčeno znovu

🇸🇰 potvrdil

🇨🇳 重新确认

🇸🇮 ponovno potrjeno

🇮🇸 endurtekinn

🇰🇿 қайта расталды

🇬🇪 მחדש დადასტურდა

🇦🇿 təkrar təsdiqləndi

🇲🇽 reafirmado

Etymology

The term 'reaffirmed' comes from the prefix 're-', meaning 'again', and the verb 'affirm', which originates from the Latin word 'affirmare'. 'Affirmare' in Latin means 'to make firm, strengthen', derived from 'ad-' meaning 'to' and 'firmare' meaning 'to make firm'. The use of 'reaffirm' in the English language dates back to the late 19th century, encapsulating the idea of confirming something once more. Over time, it has been adopted in various fields, including law, politics, and personal discourse, reflecting a need for clarity and reiteration of established beliefs or commitments.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,008, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.