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[ UK /ɐfˈɜːm/ ]
[ US /əˈfɝm/ ]
VERB
  1. say yes to
  2. to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
    Before God I swear I am innocent
  3. 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.
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