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Affirm (Verb)

Meaning 1

Establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; "his story confirmed my doubts"; "The evidence supports the defendant".

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Examples

  • The findings affirm the theory that climate change is accelerating at an alarming rate.
  • Her studies in psychology affirm the importance of mental health support in schools.
  • The new evidence takes a step further to affirm the defendant's alibi on the night of the crime.
  • The company's consistent growth this year affirm their decision to invest in the new market.
  • The patient's test results affirm that the treatment has been effective so far.

Synonyms

  • Sustain
  • Substantiate
  • Confirm
  • Support
  • Corroborate

Antonyms

  • Negate

Hyponyms

  • Prove
  • Back Up
  • Demonstrate
  • Establish
  • Show
  • Verify
  • Document
  • Validate
  • Back
  • Shew
  • Vouch

Related Words

  • Affirmable (adjective)
  • Affirmation (noun)

Meaning 2

To declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true; "Before God I swear I am innocent".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Examples

  • I hereby affirm that I have always acted with the utmost integrity in my professional life.
  • Before the assembly, the leader affirm the commitment to defending the nation against all threats.
  • She affirm that she had witnessed the entire incident and was willing to testify in court.
  • He was asked to affirm in writing that he would not disclose the confidential information to anyone.
  • The chief justice affirm that the defendant was found guilty of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt.

Synonyms

  • Swan
  • Aver
  • Assert
  • Avow
  • Verify
  • Swear

Hyponyms

  • Take
  • Tell

Related Words

  • Affirmer (noun)
  • Affirmation (noun)

Meaning 3

Say yes to.

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Examples

  • She will affirm her promise to volunteer by signing the contract next week.
  • The politician used the speech to affirm his party's commitment to reducing unemployment.
  • He couldn't affirm the existence of aliens because there's no solid evidence yet.
  • The boss will affirm the new policy changes by distributing an updated employee manual.
  • Many residents came forward to affirm their support for the proposed renewable energy project.

Hyponyms

  • Reassert
  • Defend

Related Words

  • Affirmatory (adjective)
  • Affirmation (noun)
  • Affirmative (adjective)
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