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affirming

UK
/əˈfɜːmɪŋ/
US
/əˈfɜrmɪŋ/
affirmingadjective
more affirming
Comp.
most affirming
Super.
UK
/əˈfɜːmɪŋ/
US
/əˈfɜrmɪŋ/
Translations
réconfortantQui apporte un soutien moral ou un réconfort.
Her affirming words gave him the confidence to pursue his dreams.
Ses paroles réconfortantes lui ont donné la confiance nécessaire pour poursuivre ses rêves.
affirmatifQui affirme quelque chose avec assurance, de façon positive.
The committee issued an affirming statement of support.
Le comité a publié une déclaration affirmative de soutien.
Additional translations
encourageantQuand le sens insiste sur l'effet moral positif ou le soutien.
Definitions
Providing emotional support or encouragement.
Her affirming words gave him the confidence to pursue his dreams.
Stating or asserting something in a positive, confident manner.
The committee issued an affirming statement of support.
Synonyms
confirming
assertive
positive
supportive
validating
affirmingnoun
affirmings
pl
UK
/əˈfɜː.mɪŋ/
US
/əˈfɝː.mɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as a noun meaning the act of affirming.
Translations
affirmationAction ou fait d'affirmer qu'une chose est vraie.
The constant affirming of his innocence eventually swayed public opinion.
L'affirmation constante de son innocence a fini par influencer l'opinion publique.
Additional translations
assertionEmployé dans un registre plus analytique ou formel.
Definitions
The act of affirming or asserting that something is true.
The constant affirming of his innocence eventually swayed public opinion.
affirmverb

affirming

ing-form

affirmed
Past Simple
affirmed
Past Participle
affirming
ing-form
UK
/əˈfɜːm/
US
/əˈfɜrm/
Translations
She affirmed her commitment to the project during the meeting.
Elle a affirmé son engagement envers le projet pendant la réunion.
The court affirmed the lower court's decision.
La cour a confirmé la décision du tribunal inférieur.
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.
Additional translations
ratifierDans le registre juridique.
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
confirm
assert
declare
maintain
uphold
validate
support
endorse
Antonyms
deny
refute
disavow
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