Affirmed
/əˈfɜːrmd/
verbB2past tense
Definition
To affirm means to say or show that something is true, correct, or real. It often means giving strong support or agreement to an idea, statement, or fact. People can affirm their feelings, beliefs, or decisions by clearly stating or confirming them.
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⚡ See It in Action
To state something is true or correct clearly
- •She affirmed that she had completed the work on time.
- •The witness affirmed the details of the event during the trial.
- •He affirmed his commitment to the project in the meeting.
To support or confirm a belief, feeling, or decision
- •The teacher affirmed the student's good progress.
- •The company affirmed its dedication to customer service.
- •They affirmed their love for each other during the ceremony.
🧲 Make It Stick
- ✓Think of "affirmed" like "said yes" or "agreed," but stronger and more formal—it's not just agreeing, it's clearly stating something is true.
- ✓Picture someone nodding with confidence and saying, "Yes, that is right," to show they believe something.
- ✓It's the feeling when you want to make sure everyone knows you support an idea or fact without any doubt.
- ✓Sounds like "a-FIRM-ed" → imagine someone being very FIRM and strong about what they say.
- ✓Think of a judge affirming a decision in court, meaning the decision is official and confirmed.
- ✓NOT like "guess" (uncertain), but "affirm" means you are sure and clear.
- ✓NOT like "ask" (questioning), but "affirm" means you give a positive, strong answer.
- ✓NOT like "deny" (say no), affirm means to say yes or confirm.
🔄 Try Other Words
- •Confirmed: to say something is definitely true (Use when you want to show official or strong proof)
- •Stated: to say something clearly (Use when you want to share information simply and clearly)
- •Declared: to say something publicly and firmly (Use when the statement is formal or important)
- •Asserted: to say something confidently and forcefully (Use when you want to show strong belief or opinion)
🔍 Unboxing
- •Prefix "af-" is a form of "ad-" meaning "to" or "toward," combined with root "firm" meaning strong or steady
- •Root "firm" comes from Latin "firmus," meaning strong or stable
- •The word "affirm" originally meant to make firm or strong by declaration or confirmation
- •First used in English in the late 14th century with the meaning of confirming or asserting something
- •Today, it is used in formal speech, law, and everyday language to show agreement, support, or truth
💭 Reflect & Connect
•How can affirming someone's feelings help build trust and understanding in relationships?
•In what situations is it important to affirm facts clearly rather than just saying you believe them?
Fill in the blanks with the correct word:
1.She affirmed ___ the information was correct before the report was published.
2.When the judge affirmed the decision, it meant the ruling was ___ and final.
3.People often feel better when their ideas or feelings are affirmed by ___.
4.Unlike guessing, affirming requires being ___ and clear about the truth.
5.The company affirmed its commitment ___ improving product quality during the meeting.
6.After he affirmed his belief, no one could ___ his confidence.
7.Affirmed statements are usually ___ and show strong support or agreement.