Affirm means to state or assert something positively, to confirm the truth or validity of something, or to give approval or support. It often implies a strong, formal statement of agreement or confirmation. It can be used in both personal and professional contexts, such as affirming someone’s beliefs, affirming a decision, or affirming the accuracy of information. In Indonesian, affirm can be translated as menegaskan, mengukuhkan, or mengesahkan, depending on the context.
Synonyms:
- Confirm
- Assert
- Declare
- Validate
- Support
- Uphold
- Endorse
- Ratify
- Acknowledge
- Approve
- Verify
- Reinforce
- Strengthen
- Guarantee
- Express
Sentences Using “Affirm”:
- The president affirmed his commitment to the new economic policy in his speech.
- She affirmed her decision to pursue a career in medicine despite the challenges.
- The witness was asked to affirm the accuracy of their testimony in court.
- His actions affirmed his dedication to the cause, showing he wasn’t just talking.
- The therapist helped me affirm my sense of self-worth during our sessions.
- The team captain affirmed that they would give their best in the upcoming match.
- The law was affirmed by the Supreme Court, meaning it remained valid and in effect.
- She affirmed that she would attend the meeting the next day.
- The results of the experiment affirmed the hypothesis that had been proposed.
- The community leader affirmed her support for the environmental initiative.
Related Words:
- Confirm
- Assert
- Declare
- Support
- Validate
- Ratify
- Endorse
- Approve
- Verify
- Acknowledge
- Reinforce
- Guarantee
- Strengthen
- Uphold
- Express
Phrasal Verbs Related to “Affirm”:
- Affirm to (to state or assert something directly to someone, e.g., “He affirmed to the committee that the plan was feasible.”)
- Stand by (to firmly support or affirm a belief or decision)
- Back up (to support or affirm something with evidence or testimony)
- Set in stone (to firmly affirm something, making it unchangeable)
- Stick to (to affirm a decision or plan and not change it)
- Follow through (to affirm one’s commitment to an action and ensure it is completed)
- Speak out (to affirm one’s opinion or stance on an issue publicly)
- Give one’s word (to affirm a promise or commitment)
- Go along with (to affirm by agreeing with or supporting something)
- Say so (to affirm verbally, as in “He said so himself.”)
- Hold fast to (to firmly affirm or stick to a belief or principle)
Idiomatic Expressions Related to “Affirm”:
- Put your money where your mouth is (to affirm your words with actions, proving your commitment)
- Stand behind (to publicly affirm your support for someone or something)
- Speak up for (to affirm your support or belief in something, especially publicly)
- Give the thumbs up (to affirm approval or support)
- Put one’s stamp of approval on (to affirm something as acceptable or correct)
- Go on record (to publicly affirm one’s stance or decision on an issue)
- On the record (to state something affirmatively in a public or official context)
- Walk the talk (to affirm a commitment by demonstrating it through actions)
- Bite the bullet (to affirm a decision or course of action despite its difficulty)
- Throw one’s hat in the ring (to affirm one’s intention to participate in something, like a competition or cause)
