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/
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 witness raised her hand to affirm every word of her testimony.
Affirm with resolve, confirm what's firm!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'affirmer', derived from Latin 'affirmare', which combines 'ad-' (to) and 'firmare' (to make firm, from 'firmus' meaning firm or strong).
Breakdown
ad- (to) + firm (make firm/strong) + -ary/-tion (verb suffix) = affirm
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📝Examples
“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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