Synonyms of affirms

affirms

verb

present tense third-person singular of affirm

1

as in insists

to state as a fact usually forcefully

unwilling to affirm without further study that the painting is an original Rembrandt

Synonyms & Similar Words

• insists
• alleges
• claims
• asserts
• contends
• declares
• maintains
• announces
• argues
• proclaims
• professes
• purports
• confirms
• avers
• avows
• protests
• warrants
• defends
• puts forth
• justifies
• reasons
• reaffirms
• rationalizes
• vindicates
• avouches
• upholds
• reasserts
• perseveres
• broadcasts
• supports

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• denies
• rejects
• abandons
• negates
• repudiates
• disclaims
• disavows
• challenges
• refutes
• contradicts
• gainsays
• disputes
• disproves
• disowns
• counters
• questions
• rebuts
• negatives
• confutes

2

as in declares

to state clearly and strongly

our business partner affirmed his trust in us, and we in turn promised not to let him down

Synonyms & Similar Words

• declares
• asserts
• proclaims
• professes
• announces
• says
• guarantees
• explains
• avers
• avows
• justifies
• promotes
• defends
• lays down
• emphasizes
• pronounces
• advertises
• upholds
• assures
• underlines
• underscores
• publicizes
• convinces
• stresses
• reaffirms
• avouches
• accentuates
• advocates
• persuades
• advances
• espouses
• boosts
• supports
• reasserts
• rationalizes
• champions
• accents
• calls
• plugs
• blazes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• minimizes
• ignores
• neglects
• understates
• overlooks
• disregards

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of affirms

More importantly, the agreement affirms Greenland's sovereignty and right to self-determination while preventing non-NATO countries from establishing a military presence without the parties' approval. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026

The legislation affirms the rights of those in private detention facilities to access medical and mental health treatment, clean drinking water, food that is safe to consume and livable quarters. — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026

The study affirms the safety of joint replacements, which give millions around the world a new lease on life each year. — Mike McRae 31, New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026

Yet the pandemic affirms Prem’s view that the public and private sectors need to work together in a health crisis. — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026

Just state the common sense that the vast majority of America affirms. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Mercury’s harmonious connection to Uranus affirms that this restructuring is long overdue. — Usa Today, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026

Now, Flores is driving towards something, with intent, and affirms a willingness to prove commitment more so than simply describe pain. — Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

Nearly a decade and a half after its original release, Lifestyle’s reintroduction affirms how beautiful, even landscape-altering things come from the smallest, silliest instincts, like having fun making music with your friends. — Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 27 July 2026