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

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

Today's ruling affirms a principle that has underpinned sound economic stewardship for generations. — Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 29 June 2026

Ending the show with one final jump affirms that there’s no future in which the Landry family is done with time traveling, despite the trauma and heartache the pond has delivered with its gift. — Megan Vick, Variety, 22 June 2026

At the same time, the resolution affirms Southern Baptists’ hope for Jews’ conversion to Christianity. — Peter Smith, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026

However, in cases where disclosure can impede care, the medical community affirms the right to adolescent confidentiality. — Sunaya Krishnapura, STAT, 10 June 2026

Although Nilsson would likely disagree, her work affirms that all of us are drifting toward oblivion, with the best days of our lives like so much confetti in the wind. — Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026