affirm
Translation
to affirm, to state, to confirm
Examples
He affirmed his loyalty to the team.
He affirmed his loyalty to the team.
The court affirmed the lower court's decision.
The court affirmed the lower court's decision.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to state (sth.) as true He affirmed his commitment to the project.
((that + clause)) to state that (clause) is true She affirmed that she was telling the truth.
Similar Words
Synonyms: declare, assert, state; Antonyms: deny, negate
Etymology
From Latin `affirmare` ('to make steady, strengthen'), from `ad-` ('to') + `firmus` ('strong, firm').
Memory Tips
Think of making something 'firm' or solid with your words.