affirm

Meanings

• verb

  expressing approval or agreement, especially formally or publicly

  - "The committee affirmed the new policy."
  - "He affirmed his love for her."

• verb

  make a formal declaration or promise

  - "The defendant affirmed that he was innocent."
  - "She affirmed her commitment to the project."

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Pronunciation

1. /əˈfɝm/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

deny , disaffirm , invalidate , repudiate

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Synonyms

validate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with affirm
term , ferm , germ , swarm , worm

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Variants

List of all variants of affirm that leads to same result
affirm , affirmable , affirmance , affirmances , affirmed , affirming , affirms

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French affirmer ‘make firm, confirm, assert’, from assurer ‘make secure, ensure’

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Trivia

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1. The word 'affirm' has the same root as the word 'assure'.

2. Affirm was used as the name of a popular brand of peanut butter in the 1950s and 1960s.

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Related Concepts

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1. affirmation: A statement or expression of belief, support, or approval.

2. affirmative action: Policies and programs designed to increase opportunities for individuals or groups that have been historically discriminated against.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, affirm is often used in the context of making a formal declaration or promise. In art, affirm can be seen in the title of works that express a positive or affirming message. In music, affirm can be found in the lyrics of songs that encourage self-affirmation and positivity.

How to Memorize "affirm"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the word 'affirm' written out in bold letters. Visualize the meaning of the word as expressing approval or agreement.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'affirm' with the idea of making a promise or commitment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the first letter of each definition: A is for agree, F is for formal, A is for affirm.

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