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affirm

gb/əfˈɚm/ us/əfˈɚm/
B2 الإنجليزية
~ 7800
المعاني
0 معنى
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1

state firmly that something is true

To say in a clear and strong way that something is true.

نمط الاستخدام: [someone] affirms that [clause]
خطأ شائع:
Learners often use *say* or *tell* instead of *affirm* in formal writing. *Affirm* sounds more formal and is usually used when you want to sound serious or official, especially with *that*-clauses (e.g., "She affirmed that..."), not with indirect objects like "She affirmed me" (use "She assured me" instead).
المرادفات
assert (Often slightly stronger and more argumentative, suggesting a confident or forceful statement.)
الأضداد
deny (Refuses to accept or state that something is true, the direct opposite of affirming it.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
affirm that |publicly affirm |firmly affirm |affirm the fact that |affirm a belief |affirm under oath
الموضوعات
communication |law |belief
أمثلة
  • The witness affirmed that he had seen the suspect at the scene of the crime.
  • In her speech, she affirmed that the company would not cut any jobs this year.
  • He calmly affirmed his innocence again and again during the interview.
  • The report affirms that climate change is already affecting local communities.
  • She affirmed, in no uncertain terms, that the rumors were false.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • He affirmed that the story was true.
  • The teacher affirmed that the test would be next week.
  • She affirmed her side of the story to the police.
  • The scientist affirmed that the results were correct.
  • They affirmed that they understood the rules.
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2

show strong support or recognition

To say or show that a person, idea, or group is good, important, or right, so they feel seen and respected.

نمط الاستخدام: [someone] affirms [someone/something]
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes confuse *affirm* with *confirm*. *Affirm* here is about support and recognition ("affirm someone's identity"), while *confirm* is about checking if something is correct ("confirm a booking"). Also, avoid saying "affirm to" with a person as object in this sense; instead say "affirm someone's identity/value/rights".
المرادفات
validate (Stresses confirming someone's worth or feelings; *affirm* can sound slightly more public, moral, or principled.)
الأضداد
undermine (Weakens or attacks someone's value, rights, or confidence, the opposite of affirming them.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
affirm someone's identity |affirm support for |affirm commitment to |affirm the right to |affirm the dignity of |affirm shared values
الموضوعات
relationships |emotions |society
أمثلة
  • The new policy is meant to affirm the rights of all employees, regardless of background.
  • Parents can affirm their children by listening carefully and taking their feelings seriously.
  • The organization aims to affirm the identities of LGBTQ+ youth.
  • She used the speech to affirm her commitment to social justice.
  • Small acts of kindness can affirm a person's sense of worth.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • Good friends affirm each other's value.
  • The leader affirmed his support for the plan.
  • The school affirmed the rights of all students.
  • Her words affirmed his choice to change jobs.
  • The group wants to affirm the culture of local people.
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3

uphold a legal decision

When a higher court says that a lower court’s decision was right and keeps it in place.

نمط الاستخدام: [a court] affirms [a decision/verdict]
خطأ شائع:
Learners may try to use this legal meaning in everyday situations, like "My boss affirmed my choice" when they simply mean "agreed with". This technical sense is mainly used with courts, rulings, and judgments.
المرادفات
uphold (General legal term; *affirm* is more specifically used for appellate courts confirming earlier decisions.)
الأضداد
overturn (Describes a higher court changing or canceling a lower court’s decision, the opposite of affirming it.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
affirm the ruling |affirm the conviction |court affirmed |unanimously affirm |affirm the judgment |affirm the lower court's decision
الموضوعات
law |government
أمثلة
  • The Supreme Court affirmed the lower court's ruling in a 6–3 decision.
  • On appeal, the panel affirmed the conviction but reduced the sentence.
  • The judgment was affirmed without a written opinion.
  • The appellate court affirmed the verdict, finding no error in the trial.
  • If the decision is affirmed, the law will remain in force.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • The higher court affirmed the first decision.
  • The judge said the old ruling was affirmed.
  • The appeal failed, and the court affirmed the result.
  • The court affirmed the conviction of the driver.
  • If the court affirms the ruling, nothing will change.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
affirm
IPA
GB/əfˈɚm/
US/əfˈɚm/
المقاطع والنبر
af - firm (٢ مقاطع)
Stress on 2nd syllable (firm)
تصريفات الكلمة
Verb
  • Base: affirm
  • 3rd Person Singular: affirms
  • Present Participle: affirming
  • Past: affirmed
عائلة الكلمة
Forms
affirms verb affirming verb affirmed verb
Core family
affirmation noun B2 affirmative adjective B2
Related words
affirmatively adverb reaffirm verb B2 reaffirmation noun
Negative and opposite forms
deny verb B1
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