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Affirm Meaning

Affirm means to say something is true or support it.

verb 6 letters medium word
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Dictionary definition

To state that something is true or to show strong support.

Example sentences

Affirm in a sentence

easy

She nodded to affirm her answer.

medium

The coach used kind words to affirm the player's effort.

hard

The evidence helped affirm the scientist's original conclusion.

Synonyms

Words like Affirm

confirmUse when showing that something is true.
supportUse when backing an idea, person, or belief.
Antonyms

Opposite words

denyUse when saying something is not true.
rejectUse when refusing to accept or support something.
Word family

Affirm word family

Base word

affirm

verb

affirmed

Stated as true or supported in the past.

noun

affirmation

A statement of truth, support, or encouragement.

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