C1verbformalacademiclanguage
US/əˈfɜːrm/
UK/əˈfɜːm/
to state publicly that something is true, or to show strong support for it
In context
The minister affirmed that the schools would reopen in September.
The study affirms earlier findings about sleep and memory.
In her speech she affirmed her commitment to equal rights.
Words that go with affirm
verb + noun
- affirm a commitmentThe company affirmed its commitment to quality.
- affirm the importance ofThe report affirms the importance of early education.
- affirm a beliefMany people use ceremonies to affirm their beliefs.
- affirm the rightThe new law will affirm the right of workers to strike.
adverb + verb
- publicly affirmThe leaders publicly affirmed their support.
- strongly affirmThe committee strongly affirmed the decision.