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to affirm
01
to strongly and sincerely state that a particular statement or belief is true
Transitive: to affirm a statement or belief
Examples
The court affirmed the previous ruling.
02
to declare or confirm the truth, validity, or acceptance of a judgment, agreement, or statement
Transitive: to affirm a judgment or statement
Examples
The committee unanimously affirmed the appointment of the new CEO, recognizing her qualifications and experience.
03
to answer positively or to confirm a statement or belief
Transitive: to affirm that
Examples
The survey results affirmed that the majority of participants preferred option A.
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