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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024af•firm /əˈfɜrm/USA pronunciation v. [~ + object]- to assert positively;
say (something) is true:to affirm one's loyalty.[~ + that clause]He affirmed that he would not reveal my secret. - to confirm or ratify, esp. of a court decision:The judgment was affirmed.
- to express agreement with;
support;
uphold:I affirmed my client's claim.
af•firm•a•ble, adj. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024af•firm (ə fûrm′),USA pronunciation v.t. - to state or assert positively;
maintain as true:to affirm one's loyalty to one's country; He affirmed that all was well. - to confirm or ratify:The appellate court affirmed the judgment of the lower court.
- to assert solemnly:He affirmed his innocence.
- to express agreement with or commitment to;
uphold;
support:to affirm human rights.
v.i. - Law
- to state something solemnly before a court or magistrate, but without oath.
- to ratify and accept a voidable transaction.
- (of an appellate court) to determine that the action of the lower court shall stand.
- Latin
- Middle French afermer
- Latin affirmāre, equivalent. to af- af- + firmāre to make firm (see firm1); replacing Middle English a(f )fermen
- 1300–50
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged aver, asseverate, depose, testify. See declare.
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged approve, endorse.
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged deny.
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