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Definition affirm in British English

affirm verb

[transitive] verb
/əˈfɜː(r)m/
1

to state that something is true or that you agree with it, especially in public

Example

The school affirmed its commitment to its students.

Example

The minister affirmed that she would support any pro-European policy.

Synonyms and related words
show prove point to
2

to support something or make it stronger

Example

The company chose a name that would affirm its French identity.

Synonyms and related words
support back get behind
3

to show respect for and approval of someone, especially in public

Synonyms and related words
approve recommend consent
4

to promise to tell the truth in a court of law without swearing on a holy book

Synonyms and related words
affirm allow all rise
Definition affirm in British English