reaffirm

Meanings

• verb

  to confirm or make firm one's belief or commitment to something

• verb

  to make a formal statement or declaration to confirm an earlier statement or agreement

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹiːəˈfɜː(ɹ)m/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=89915112"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with reaffirm
affirm , confirm , transform

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Variants

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reaffirm , reaffirmed , reaffirming , reaffirms

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to confirm by oath'. From Old French 'refirmer', from 're-' meaning 'again' and 'firmare' meaning 'to make firm'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'reaffirm' was first used in English law in the 15th century.

2. The verb 'reaffirm' is often used in business contexts to refer to the act of renewing a commitment or agreement.

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Related Concepts

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1. affirmation: The act of expressing a belief or commitment, often used in therapeutic contexts to promote positive thinking and self-esteem.

2. confirmation bias: The tendency to interpret new evidence as confirmation of one's existing beliefs, rather than objectively considering all available information.

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Culture

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In literature, 'reaffirm' is often used to describe characters who are determined to hold onto their beliefs or commitments despite challenges or opposition. In art, it can represent the idea of strength and resilience.

How to Memorize "reaffirm"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the act of nodding your head or signing a document to confirm or reaffirm something.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of strengthening or reinforcing a belief or commitment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym R-E-A-F-F-I-R-M: Repeat, Evaluate, Affirm, Fortify, Focus, Implement, Review, and Maintain.

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