Affirming Meaning in English

word · lemma: affirm

US

əˈfɝmɪŋ

uh-FUR-ming

UK

ɐfˈɜːmɪŋ

uh-FUR-ming

Definition

Giving positive support or encouragement, or confirming that something is true.

Usage & Nuances

Often used in formal or supportive contexts, such as 'affirming identity' or 'affirming words.' Common in psychology, education, or when expressing encouragement. Usually more positive than simply confirming.

• Spanish: afirmando - confirmando (sentido positivo)
• Portuguese (BR): afirmando - confirmando (de forma positiva)
• Portuguese (PT): afirmando - confirmando (de forma positiva)
• Chinese (Simplified): 肯定的 - 积极确认的
• Chinese (Traditional): 肯定的 - 積極確認的
• Hindi: सकारात्मक पुष्टि करना
• Arabic: تأكيد (بشكل إيجابي)
• Bengali: সমর্থনমূলক - স্বীকৃতি প্রদানকারী
• Russian: поддерживающий - подтверждающий
• Japanese: 肯定的 - 支援的
• Vietnamese: khích lệ - khẳng định
• Korean: 지지하는 - 긍정적인
• Turkish: onaylayıcı - destekleyici
• Urdu: حوصلہ افزا - تصدیق کرنے والا
• Indonesian: menguatkan - meyakinkan

Example Sentences

Her speech was very affirming to the audience.

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Teachers should use affirming language in class.

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It is affirming to know your work is appreciated.

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Hearing my parents say they're proud of me is really affirming.

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She finds affirming messages helpful when she's feeling down.

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Joining a group where everyone is supportive was a very affirming experience.

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