Meaning & Definition of word "Affirm"

Affirm

/əˈfɜrm/

1. a declaration, confirmation, or validation.
- Example: The company's affirm of its sustainability practices has gained it a loyal customer base.

1. to state positively; to declare valid or confirm.
- Example: The scientist was able to affirm the results of the experiment with further testing.
2. to support or uphold a decision or opinion.
- Example: The court affirmed the ruling made by the lower court.
3. to express agreement or commitment.
- Example: She affirmed her loyalty to the organization in her speech.

Late Middle English: from Old French 'affirmer', from Latin 'affirmare', 'to make firm, assert'.

affirm your beliefs:

To strongly state or show commitment to one's beliefs.

affirmative action:

Policies that support members of disadvantaged groups.

affirm the rule:

To validate or support the established rule or law.

assert:

To state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.

confirm:

To remove doubt about; to verify.

endorse:

To declare one's public approval or support.

Meaning: To agree with or support someone unconditionally.

Example Sentence: I totally affirm what you're saying about the new policy.

Meaning: To give a shoutout or recognition to someone.

Example Sentence: Big affirm to my team for all their hard work!