Reaffirm

/ˌriːəˈfɜːrm/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To assert again; to reinforce or renew a belief, commitment, or understanding.

The committee decided to reaffirm its commitment to environmental sustainability.

To confirm the validity or accuracy of something once more.

The doctor will reaffirm the diagnosis during the follow-up appointment.

To state or declare something again, especially in a way that emphasizes its importance.

The leader reaffirmed the nation's dedication to freedom and democracy in his speech.

To restate a previous belief or decision, typically to strengthen it.

She took the time to reaffirm her support for the project in the meeting.

From the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and 'affirm' from Latin 'affirmare'.

reaffirm one's commitment

to restate one's dedication to a cause or belief.

reaffirm trust

to confirm or restore confidence in someone or something.

reaffirm a decision

to assert or confirm a previously made decision.

affirm

to state something as a fact.

assert

to state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.

commit

to pledge to do or maintain something.

Back it up

When you say you support it, you need to back it up with action.

Re-upping

I'm re-upping my promise to help with the charity event.