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verb
1 [reporting verb] state as a fact; assert strongly and publicly: [with object]:he affirmed the country’s commitment to peace [with clause]:he affirmed that she was, indeed, a good editor [with direct speech]:“Pessimism,” she affirmed, “is the most rational view.” [with object] declare one’s support for; uphold or defend:the referendum affirmed the republic’s right to secede Law [with object] accept or confirm the validity of (a judgment or agreement); ratify. [no object] Law make a formal declaration rather than taking an oath (e.g., to testify truthfully). Law [with object] (of a court) uphold (a decision) on appeal.
2 [with object] offer (someone) emotional support or encouragement:there are five common ways parents fail to affirm their children good teachers know that students need to be both affirmed and challenged
