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affirmed; affirming; affirms
Definition of affirm
b : to state positively
He affirmed his innocence.
2 : to assert (something, such as a judgment or decree) as valid or confirmed
The court affirmed his conviction.
3 : to show or express a strong belief in or dedication to (something, such as an important idea)
laws affirming the racial equality of all people
1 : to testify or declare by affirmation (see affirmation sense 2) as distinguished from swearing an oath
2 : to uphold a judgment or decree of a lower court
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The first known use of affirm was in the 14th century
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