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affirm

affirm ˈfɚm/ verb
affirms; affirmed; affirming
affirm
ˈfɚm/
verb
affirms; affirmed; affirming
Britannica Dictionary definition of AFFIRM
[+ object]
formal : to say that something is true in a confident way
Synonyms see: assert
formal : to show a strong belief in or dedication to (something, such as an important idea)
see also life-affirming
law : to decide that the judgment of another court is correct

— affirmation

/ˌæfɚˈmeɪʃən/ noun
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