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affirm

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affirm


Main Entry:
af·firm Listen to the pronunciation of affirm
Pronunciation:
\ə-ˈfərm\
Function:
verb
Etymology:
Middle English affermen, from Anglo-French afermer, from Latin affirmare, from ad- + firmare to make firm, from firmus firm — more at firm
Date:
14th century
transitive verb1 a: validate, confirm b: to state positively <he affirmed his innocence>2: to assert (as a judgment or decree) as valid or confirmed3: to express dedication to <affirm life>intransitive verb1: to testify or declare by affirmation as distinguished from swearing an oath2: to uphold a judgment or decree of a lower court
synonyms see assert
af·firm·able Listen to the pronunciation of affirmable \ə-ˈfər-mə-bəl\ adjective
af·fir·mance Listen to the pronunciation of affirmance \ə-ˈfər-mən(t)s\ noun


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