affirm

verb
UK: /əˈfɜːm/
US: /əˈfɝːm/

  1. To say that something is certainly true.

    1. The witness will affirm that he saw the car. [ ] [ ]
    2. Experts affirm the safety of the vaccine after rigorous testing confirming its effectiveness. [ ] [ ]

  2. To state something publicly or officially.

    1. The president will affirm his commitment to peace. [ ] [ ]
    2. The court of appeals will affirm the lower court's decision, validating the initial ruling. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

declare endorse validate assert uphold confirm verify
affirm transitive-verb

  1. To express support or approval.

    1. We affirm your right to speak freely. [ ] [ ]
    2. The organization seeks to affirm the value of diverse perspectives within the community. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "affirm" in English means: To say that something is certainly true., To state something publicly or officially..

The phonetic transcription of "affirm" is /əˈfɜːm/ in British English and /əˈfɝːm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "affirm": declare, endorse, validate, assert, uphold, confirm, verify.

Example usage of "affirm": "The witness will affirm that he saw the car.". More examples on the page.