affirm
Translation
to state, to assert, to confirm
Examples
He affirmed his commitment to the project.
He affirmed his commitment to the project.
The court affirmed the lower court's decision.
The court affirmed the lower court's decision.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to state (sth.) as a fact He affirmed his loyalty to the king.
((that + clause)) to state that (sth.) is true She affirmed that she was innocent.
Similar Words
Synonyms: assert, declare, state; Antonyms: deny, contradict
Etymology
From Latin 'ad-' (to) + 'firmare' (to make firm), meaning 'to state firmly'.
Memory Tips
Think of making your statement 'firm' or solid.