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affirm

The word “affirm” has 2 syllables: af-firm

It's pronounced as /əˈfɝːm/

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In the thesaurus, “affirm” has 80 synonyms and 29 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for affirm along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for affirm

Antonyms for affirm

Meanings of affirm

  • verb
    1. To agree, verify or concur; to answer positively.
    2. To assert positively; to tell with confidence; to aver; to maintain as true.
    3. To support or encourage.
    4. To make firm; to confirm, or ratify; especially to assert or confirm, as a judgment, decree, or order, brought before an appellate court for review.

Example Sentences

  • The witness was asked to affirm that her statement was truthful.
  • Teachers should affirm students’ efforts and achievements.
  • The court will affirm the decision if no errors are found.
  • He used kind words to affirm his friend’s confidence.
  • The company leaders affirm their commitment to customer satisfaction.

On this page you'll find 109 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to affirm, such as: abandon, accent, accentuate, advance, advertise, advocate, allege.

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