Affirm meaning

What does “affirm” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“affirm” is a verb with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts.

affirm

establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
“his story confirmed my doubts”
“The evidence supports the defendant”
Synonymsconfirm corroborate sustain substantiate support
Oppositesnegate
to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
“Before God I swear I am innocent”
Synonymsverify assert avow aver swan swear
say yes to

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University