re·af·firm
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reaffirmed; reaffirming; reaffirms
Definition of reaffirm
: to affirm (something) again especially so as to strengthen or confirm
reaffirming the defendant's innocence reaffirm the validity of a debt a story that reaffirmed her belief in the goodness of humanity
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“Reaffirm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reaffirm. Accessed 24 Jun. 2022.
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The first known use of reaffirm was in 1624
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