af·firm 
/əˈfɚm/ verb
af·firms; af·firmed; af·firm·ing /əˈfɚm/ verb [+ obj] 1 formal : to say that something is true in a confident way
▪ We cannot affirm that this painting is genuine. ▪ The two men affirm that they are innocent. = The two men affirm their innocence. [=they say they are not guilty] ▪ They neither affirmed nor denied their guilt. synonyms assert 2 formal : to show a strong belief in or dedication to (something, such as an important idea)
▪ laws affirming the racial equality of all peoples ▪ They continued to affirm their religious beliefs. ▪ affirm life — see also life-affirming 3 law : to decide that the judgment of another court is correct
▪ The decision was affirmed by a higher court. ▪ The court affirmed his conviction. [=the court agreed that he was guilty]
▪ We cannot affirm that this painting is genuine. ▪ The two men affirm that they are innocent. = The two men affirm their innocence. [=they say they are not guilty] ▪ They neither affirmed nor denied their guilt. synonyms assert
▪ laws affirming the racial equality of all peoples ▪ They continued to affirm their religious beliefs. ▪ affirm life — see also life-affirming
▪ The decision was affirmed by a higher court. ▪ The court affirmed his conviction. [=the court agreed that he was guilty]
— af·fir·ma·tion /ˌæfɚˈmeɪʃən/ noun
[noncount] ▪ the affirmation of guilt/innocence ▪ When asked if the statement was true, he nodded his head in affirmation. [count] ▪ The ceremony was an affirmation of their religious beliefs.
/ˌæfɚˈmeɪʃən/ noun [noncount] ▪ the affirmation of guilt/innocence ▪ When asked if the statement was true, he nodded his head in affirmation. [count] ▪ The ceremony was an affirmation of their religious beliefs.
