Affirm

/əˈfɜrm/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a declaration, confirmation, or validation.

The company's affirm of its sustainability practices has gained it a loyal customer base.

verb

to state positively; to declare valid or confirm.

The scientist was able to affirm the results of the experiment with further testing.

to support or uphold a decision or opinion.

The court affirmed the ruling made by the lower court.

to express agreement or commitment.

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.

To agree with or support someone unconditionally.

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

To give a shoutout or recognition to someone.

Big affirm to my team for all their hard work!