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Affirm

Uh-FURM

/ʌˈfɜːrm/

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affirm

Dictionary meaning

To establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts.

Examples

  • The newly discovered documents affirm our company's position.
  • The witness affirmed that the statement was correct.

Synonyms: support

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