Sekirov Dictionary

affirm

UK /əˈfɜːm/US /əˈfɝm/

verb 5
exclamation 1
forms 6

verb5

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To agree, verify or concur; to answer positively.
- She affirmed that she would go when I asked her.
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To assert positively; to tell with confidence; to aver; to maintain as true.
- Jesus, […] whom Paul affirmed to be alive — 1611
To state under a solemn promise to tell the truth which is considered legally equivalent to an oath, especially of those who have religious or other moral objections to swearing oaths; also solemnly affirm.
To make firm; to confirm, or ratify; especially (law) to assert or confirm, as a judgment, decree, or order, brought before an appellate court for review.
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To support or encourage.
- They did everything they could to affirm the children's self-confidence.

exclamation1

Yes; true; correct.

forms

affirmed · affirmedst · affirming · affirmeth · affirms · affirmest

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