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

As Latin music continues to dominate charts worldwide, the Frost School of Music’s presence at Billboard Latin Music Week reaffirms its role as a cornerstone of artistic growth and innovation, where the next generation of global stars and industry leaders are already preparing to make their mark. —Quincy Green, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2025

Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel met twice with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa this week and reaffirmed his confidence in the quarterback, who is tied for the league lead in interceptions. —Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025

Across a week of screenings, workshops, and cross-cultural exchanges, SIFF reaffirmed that youth storytelling isn’t a niche, but a laboratory for empathy, creativity and imagination. —Essie Assibu, Variety, 21 Oct. 2025

On Saturday, the school reaffirmed its commitment to free speech. —Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for reaffirm

• disaffirm
• ectoderm
• endoderm
• endosperm
• interfirm
• isotherm
• mesoderm
• periderm
• affirm
• bookworm
• confirm
• cutworm

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