Affirm Meaning in English

word

US

əˈfɝm

uh-FERM

UK

ɐfˈɜːm

uh-FERM

Definition

To say something is true in a clear and definite way, or to show support for something or someone.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used in formal, legal, or official contexts. Common phrases: 'affirm one's commitment', 'affirm the truth'. Often contrasted with 'deny'. Less emotional than 'declare' or 'proclaim'.

• Spanish: afirmar - confirmar
• Portuguese (BR): afirmar - confirmar
• Portuguese (PT): afirmar - confirmar
• Chinese (Simplified): 确认 - 断言
• Chinese (Traditional): 確認 - 斷言
• Hindi: पुष्टि करना - कहना (दृढ़ता से)
• Arabic: يؤكد - يثبت
• Bengali: নিশ্চিত করা - ঘোষণা করা (আনুষ্ঠানিকভাবে)
• Russian: подтверждать - утверждать
• Japanese: 断言する - 認める
• Vietnamese: khẳng định
• Korean: 확언하다 - 단언하다
• Turkish: onaylamak - doğrulamak
• Urdu: تصدیق کرنا - یقین دلانا
• Indonesian: menegaskan - memastikan

Example Sentences

I affirm that everything I said is true.

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The judge affirmed the decision.

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She affirmed her support for the team.

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It's important to affirm your values at work.

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Can you affirm that what he said is accurate?

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Public leaders often affirm their commitment to change.

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