reaffirm

verb

re·​af·​firm (ˌ)rē-ə-ˈfərm 

reaffirmed; reaffirming; reaffirms

transitive verb

: 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

Examples of reaffirm in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Head coach Willie Simmons reaffirmed his confidence in Czeremcha, emphasizing that the loss was a team effort. — Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026

Saint Laurent reaffirmed the power of a highly recognizable vision. — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026

Shortly before his departure, Sweeney published an essay that reaffirmed his curatorial convictions. — Wendy S. Walters, Architectural Digest, 12 Oct. 2026

Both institutions have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing fashion education and industry development, while fostering stronger connections between academic institutions, the fashion industry, and international networks. — Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for reaffirm

• affirm
• bookworm
• budworm
• confirm
• cutworm
• earthworm
• infirm
• midterm
• ringworm
• tapeworm
• wireworm
• angiosperm

Legal Definition

reaffirm

transitive verb

re·​af·​firm

ˌrē-ə-ˈfərm

1

: to affirm again

2

: to agree to the payment of (a dischargeable debt) with a creditor prior to the discharge of debts in bankruptcy

reaffirmed her debt in order to keep her car

reaffirmation

-ˌa-fər-ˈmā-shən

noun