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affirm

UK
/əˈfɜːm/
US
/əˈfɜrm/

Translations

affirmverb
affirmed
Past Simple
affirmed
Past Participle
affirming
Gerund
UK
/əˈfɜːm/
US
/əˈfɜrm/
affirmerAu sens de soutenir ou d’exprimer son adhésion.
He affirmed his belief in the importance of education.
Il a affirmé sa conviction de l’importance de l’éducation.
affirmerAu sens solennel, sans prestation de serment.
The witness chose to affirm rather than swear on a Bible.
Le témoin a choisi d’affirmer plutôt que de prêter serment sur une Bible.
The court affirmed the lower court's decision.
La cour a confirmé la décision du tribunal inférieur.
She affirmed her commitment to the project during the meeting.
Elle a affirmé son engagement envers le projet pendant la réunion.
Additional translations
ratifierDans le registre juridique.
Synonyms
support
endorse
confirm
assert
declare
maintain
uphold
validate
Antonyms
deny
refute
disavow

Definitions

affirmverb
To state or assert positively; to declare as a fact.
She affirmed her commitment to the project during the meeting.
To confirm or ratify a decision or judgment.
The court affirmed the lower court's decision.
To express agreement with or support for a statement or idea.
He affirmed his belief in the importance of education.
To make a solemn declaration that a statement is true, serving as a substitute for an oath.
The witness chose to affirm rather than swear on a Bible.
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