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

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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

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Recent Examples of affirms Hence the gorgeous moment when Mi-ok joins Ho-seok for a nightcap under the stars—secret moonshine—and affirms that, in the face of insurmountable problems, enduring them together is their only solution. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026 Cosmic Symphony memorializes the instruments, honors their journeys, and affirms the resilience of the human spirit. — Billboard Staff, Billboard, 5 Oct. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affirms
  1. insists
  2. declares
  3. alleges
  4. asserts
  5. claims
  6. proclaims
  7. contends
  8. professes
Verb
  • The administration insists its strategy of inflicting economic pain is working.
    — Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • But Jessica insists that Elizabeth doesn’t know the specific brand of hot dogs and buns she’s already acquired, which means that if, for instance, Elizabeth brought Hawaiian buns and chicken sausages, there would be an inconsistency.
    — Jennifer Kim, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of insists
Verb
  • This fertile period of creative and intellectual life wasn’t even a renaissance, one partygoer declares.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The treaty also declares that space is a global commons that can be used only for peaceful purposes.
    — Stephanie Liechtenstein, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of declares
Verb
  • That suit alleges Ticketmaster knowingly let brokers use thousands of accounts to get around ticket limits, then profited when those tickets were resold on its own marketplace.
    — James LaForge, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The lawsuit alleges that the requirement could jeopardize the diner's future at BWI.
    — Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of alleges
Verb
  • The complaint asserts defamation and, as an alternative, a violation of Florida’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The filing asserts that the site, which has since been taken down, discussed her past personal relationships, including a divorce from David Ronson (sibling of DJ Mark Ronson and fashion designer Charlotte Ronson).
    — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of asserts
Verb
  • Johnson's team also suggests taking out a loan of $480 million to help pay off police misconduct claims sooner, which the team says would cut down on legal costs.
    — Chris Tye, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Shultz claims Holmes spotted Balwani’s abusive tendencies and clocked him as the perfect fall guy if things went south.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of claims
Verb
  • Assane proclaims his innocence, but everything points to his guilt.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Robert proclaims his son a prodigy, and John’s childhood is swept away from him.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of proclaims
Verb
  • The lawsuit in District Court for the District of Columbia contends that the federal government failed to comply with numerous statutes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Mazzio's attorney said the two men are longtime friends and contends their actions were legal.
    — Alice Gainer, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of contends
Verb
  • In the following episode, Maggie professes her love to Lizzie.
    — Emma Banks, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of professes

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“Affirms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affirms. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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