[
UK
/ɐfˈɜːm/
]
[ US /əˈfɝm/ ]
[ US /əˈfɝm/ ]
VERB
- say yes to
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to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
Before God I swear I am innocent -
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
his story confirmed my doubts
The evidence supports the defendant
How To Use affirm In A Sentence
- I again affirm that I need make no apology for attaching my name to that of one so worthy the esteem of his co-dogs, ay, and co-cats too; for in spite of the differences which have so often raised up a barrier between the members of his race and ours, not even the noblest among us could be degraded by raising a "mew" to the honour of such a thoroughly honest dog. The Adventures of a Dog, and a Good Dog Too
- She hoped he would have answered in the affirmative. Times, Sunday Times
- ‘We have to win,’ the Scotland coach affirms with a bluffness which only Australians can pull off.
- We never answer questions about special forces, but do not take that as an answer indicating an affirmative.
- Rebecca was too embarrassed to reply, but he took her silence as an affirmative.
- Uzbekistan reaffirms its commitment to implement democratic reforms.
- He claimed that the school district stepped over the line with its affirmative action plan and that race was improperly used to discriminate against the white teacher.
- Until you awaken this feeling, you should not expect the affirmation to work.
- By using an affirmation, you are attempting to shift yourself so that you can do or be something even though your mind doesn't accept it yet.
- The statement affirmed the two countries' willingness to maintain their diplomatic, economic and military ties.