SINCE 1828
reaffirm
verb
re·af·firm
| \ (ˌ)rē-ə-ˈfərm
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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
verb
English Language Learners Definition of reaffirm
: to formally state (something) again in order to emphasize that it is true
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reaffirm
transitive verb
re·af·firm
| \ ˌrē-ə-ˈfərm\
Legal Definition of reaffirm
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
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