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Affirmed

Verb / ʌˈfɜ:md / Another word for affirmed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to state or declare positively and firmly; maintain to be true

Synonyms & similar words

corroborate affirm assert avow affirmed support substantiate sustain swan aver swear negate verify confirm declare assert avow aver state attest certify swear testify witness validate corroborate endorse ratify uphold approve confirm establish justify prove

Synonyms by register

Formal

asserted declared stated maintained proclaimed

Informal

said claimed swore vouched

Literary

avouched attested ratified

Antonyms

denied negated rejected disputed contradicted refuted disavowed

Common collocations

  • affirmed the decision
  • affirmed his belief
  • affirmed the contract
  • affirmed the truth
  • affirmed his innocence
  • affirmed the ruling
  • affirmed the commitment

Word family

noun affirmation
verb affirm
adjective affirmative

Usage note

Affirmed is often used in legal or formal contexts to confirm or validate a previous decision or statement. It implies a strong, positive assertion.

Example sentences

  1. The judge affirmed the jury's decision.
  2. She affirmed her love for her family.
  3. He affirmed that he would stand up for what was right.
  4. The president affirmed his commitment to the country's safety.
  5. The doctor affirmed the patient's diagnosis.

Quotes

  • I am affirmed and empowered by my own Godliness.
  • I have always affirmed and celebrated that I was an American.
  • The one thing I always affirmed as a young man was my own ignorance.

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