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.

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.