AFFIRMS Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

affirms

verb

present tense third-person singular of affirm

as in insists

to state as a fact usually forcefully unwilling to affirm without further study that the painting is an original Rembrandt

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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

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Recent Examples of affirms 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 The Odyssey’s box-office success affirms the power of spectacle, David Sims writes. — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026 The archdiocese’s memorial beautifully affirms that those lost to suicide are worthy of remembrance, dignity and love. — Geri McGinn Kerger, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for affirms

Verb

Quantum mechanics, though, insists that every object is also a wave.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
The College Football Playoff opened discussions with ESPN over a 24-team format but insists the talks are purely exploratory, in case the playoff expands.

— Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of insists

Verb

Following the interrupted hookup, Issa and Paul Baker decide to break up — and Issa declares a ban on future hookups between the housemates.

— Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2026
If the jury remains deadlocked and the judge declares a mistrial, what will happen to Lindsay Clancy?

— Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of declares

Verb

His widow, Yaraisi Santiso Morejon alleges that negligence contributed to her husband’s death and that the incident was avoidable.

— Vinod Sreeharsha September 9, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026
The complaint alleges a background check and employment verification would have exposed those issues.

— Brian Maass, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of alleges

Verb

And in the process, Atlan asserts herself as a major director to watch.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar travelled to Ljubljana, Slovenia's capital, for the occasion that asserts a shift in Slovenia's policy toward Israel under the current right-wing Prime Minister Janez Jansa.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of asserts

Verb

In turn, prosecutors are repeating their arguments that the defendant is a threat to more than paper goods and profits, as his attorney proclaims.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
The bipartisan measure honors Jackie and proclaims that Friday September 4, 2026 is California Wildlife Day to honor her memory and celebrate the Golden State’s biodiversity.

— Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of proclaims

Verb

The lawsuit contends Hoskins' office illegally intervened in an April municipal election.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
Kanter, who also played for the Portland Trail Blazers, Oklahoma City Thunder and Utah Jazz, contends his ticket arrangement wasn’t unusual or worrisome.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of contends

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The exhibit, which professes to illustrate storytelling through art in its earliest manifestations, is a jarring introduction to a museum that houses 1,300 original works.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Harry Styles professes his love for techno music via a hat during a walk in North London on June 25.

— Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026

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