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reaffirming

 

[ riːəˈfɜːrmɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

restate belief

Reaffirming means to state something again or to confirm it positively. It often involves reinforcing a previous assertion or belief, indicating strong support or commitment to an idea, decision, or principle.

Synonyms

confirm, ratify, renew, restate

Examples of usage

  • The committee is reaffirming its commitment to environmental sustainability.
  • During the meeting, she reaffirmed her dedication to the project's success.
  • He took an oath, reaffirming his loyalty to the country.
Context #2 | Verb

support idea

To reaffirm can also mean to provide assurance about a previously made decision or statement, thus supporting it in a strong manner. This is often used in contexts related to promises, beliefs, or values.

Synonyms

affirm, emphasize, underscore, validate

Examples of usage

  • The CEO sent a letter reaffirming trust in the team.
  • The government issued a statement reaffirming its policies on education reform.
  • These events reaffirm the importance of community involvement.

Translations

Translations of the word "reaffirming" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reafirmando

🇮🇳 पुनः पुष्टि करना

🇩🇪 bestätigend

🇮🇩 menegaskan kembali

🇺🇦 підтверджуючи

🇵🇱 potwierdzając

🇯🇵 再確認する

🇫🇷 réaffirmant

🇪🇸 reafirmando

🇹🇷 yeniden onaylama

🇰🇷 재확인하는

🇸🇦 إعادة تأكيد

🇨🇿 potvrzující

🇸🇰 potvrdzujúci

🇨🇳 重新确认

🇸🇮 ponovno potrjevanje

🇮🇸 endurheimta

🇰🇿 қайта растау

🇬🇪 მחדשება

🇦🇿 təkrar təsdiq etmə

🇲🇽 reafirmando

Etymology

The word 'reaffirm' is composed of the prefix 're-', meaning 'again', and 'affirm', derived from the Latin 'affirmare', which means 'to assert'. Used since the late 19th century, 'reaffirm' has evolved in its application, particularly in legal and formal contexts to signify renewed commitment or confirmation. It reflects a broader emphasis in language on the need for clarity and insistence in communication. Over time, the term has become prevalent in discussions related to policy, personal beliefs, and resolutions, symbolizing both the human desire for certainty and the importance of reinforcing one's convictions.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,503, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.