26984 words

affirming

3 definitions • 3 examples
1
present participle of
2
to state something as true:

Examples:

[ + (that) ] The suspect affirmed (that) he had been at home all evening.
She affirmed her intention to apply for the post.
3
to publicly show your support for an opinion or idea:

Examples:

The government has affirmed its commitment to equal rights.

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