affirmed; affirming; affirms
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2
: to assert (something, such as a judgment or decree) as valid or confirmed
The court affirmed his conviction.
3
: to show or express a strong belief in or dedication to (something, such as an important idea)
laws affirming the racial equality of all people
1
: to testify or declare by affirmation (see affirmation sense 2) as distinguished from swearing an oath
2
: to uphold a judgment or decree of a lower court
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Examples of affirm in a Sentence
We cannot affirm that this painting is genuine.
They neither affirmed nor denied their guilt.
laws affirming the racial equality of all peoples
They continued to affirm their religious beliefs.
The decision was affirmed by a higher court.
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The Texas Supreme Court affirmed that the laws, which were passed in the early 1900s and amended in 1925, could be enforced.
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Bayliss Wagner, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
With that, the Tax Court affirmed its holding that the IRS lacks the statutory authority to assess the penalty under section 6038(b)(1).
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 19 Nov. 2024
The museum, which announced his departure on November 4, did not offer details regarding his plans but affirmed that a search for a successor will begin soon.
—News Desk, Artforum, 5 Nov. 2024
Last year, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit affirmed the judge’s ruling.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
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Bayliss Wagner, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
With that, the Tax Court affirmed its holding that the IRS lacks the statutory authority to assess the penalty under section 6038(b)(1).
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 19 Nov. 2024
The museum, which announced his departure on November 4, did not offer details regarding his plans but affirmed that a search for a successor will begin soon.
—News Desk, Artforum, 5 Nov. 2024
Last year, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit affirmed the judge’s ruling.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for affirm
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“Affirm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/affirm. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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affirm
verb
af·firm
ə-ˈfərm 
: to state positively or with confidence
affirmation
noun
ˌaf-ər-ˈmā-shən
Legal Definition
affirm
transitive verb
af·firm
ə-ˈfərm
1
: to assert as true or factual
1
: to make a solemn declaration under the penalties of perjury in place of swearing an oath to which one conscientiously objects
2
: to uphold the judgment or actions of a lower court
the appeals court affirmed
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