Looking for the meaning of the word AFFIRM in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of AFFIRM with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Affirm
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Middle English (in the sense ‘make firm’): via Old French from Latin affirmare, from ad- ‘to’ + firmus ‘strong’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
əˈfəːm
Dialects: British English
Definition:
state emphatically or publicly
Short Definition:state
Examples:- he affirmed the country's commitment to peace
- they affirmed that policies were to be judged by their contribution to social justice
Definition:
offer (someone) emotional support or encouragement
Short Definition:offer someone emotional support or encouragement
Examples:- there are five common ways parents fail to affirm their children
- good teachers know that students need to be both affirmed and challenged
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