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affirm

verb

Establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
A
Ends with
M
Contains
FF
Scrabble score
14
CEFR level
C1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

əˈfɝm

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verb

  1. Establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

    “His story confirmed my doubts”

verb

  1. To declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true

    “Before God I swear I am innocent”

verb

  1. Say yes to

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Example Sentences

His story confirmed my doubts
The evidence supports the defendant
Before God I swear I am innocent

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