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[uh-FURM]
Verb
Definitions
- To state or assert positively.
- To express agreement with or commitment to.
Examples
"Signing the team anthem affirms one's loyalty to their sports team."
"The museum curator cannot affirm which of the paintings is genuine."
Synonyms
assertconfirmdeclareguaranteeagree
Antonyms
denyforgetveto
Additional Notes
- Originated from the Latin word ad + firmus which means 'to' + 'strong.'
- In Law, affirm means 'to state something solemnly before a court or magistrate, but without an oath.'