affirm — to state or declare positively; to confirm or ratify
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to state or declare positively; to confirm or ratify
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈfɜːrm/
Korean meaning: 단언하다, 확언하다, 긍정하다
Korean pronunciation: 어**펌**
Example Sentences
- The cat affirmed its ownership of the house by sleeping on every piece of furniture.
- The court affirmed the lower court's ruling.
- He affirmed that pineapple belongs on pizza, starting World War III in the office.
affirm
VERB//əˈfɜːrm//
to state or declare positively; to confirm or ratify
The judge affirms the witness's testimony with official authority
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Affirm with resolve, confirm what's firm!
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Origin
From Old French 'affirmer', derived from Latin 'affirmare', which combines 'ad-' (to) and 'firmare' (to make firm, from 'firmus' meaning firm or strong).
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“The cat affirmed its ownership of the house by sleeping on every piece of furniture.”
“The court affirmed the lower court's ruling.”
“He affirmed that pineapple belongs on pizza, starting World War III in the office.”
“The CEO affirmed the company's commitment to environmental protection.”
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