Affirm

Pronunciation: /əˈfɜːrm/

Affirm (verb)

  1. to say something is true or correct with confidence
  2. to show strong support or belief in something
  3. to confirm a decision or judgment in a legal context

Examples

  • She affirmed the accuracy of the report.
  • They affirmed their commitment to the project.

Common collocations: affirm the truth, affirm a statement, affirm support, affirm a belief, affirm a ruling

Synonyms of Affirm

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Affirm

  • when rejecting a statement
  • when nullifying an assertion