reaffirm

verb

re·​af·​firm (ˌ)rē-ə-ˈfərm How to pronounce reaffirm (audio)
reaffirmed; reaffirming; reaffirms

transitive verb

: to affirm (something) again especially so as to strengthen or confirm
reaffirming the defendant's innocence
reaffirm the validity of a debt
a story that reaffirmed her belief in the goodness of humanity

Examples of reaffirm in a Sentence

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As the incoming Trump administration attempts to establish spending and program cuts and regulatory liberalization as priorities, perhaps the intent of original Paperwork Reduction Act might be reaffirmed also. Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024 But usually, his faith is reaffirmed by the end of the story. Katie Rife, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024 The investigation remains ongoing, with authorities reaffirming their commitment to protecting animal welfare in the community. Skylar Heisey, The Arizona Republic, 23 Oct. 2024 Stone’s laidback look reaffirmed my belief that sometimes, less is more. Averi Baudler, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reaffirm 

Word History

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reaffirm was in 1624

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“Reaffirm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reaffirm. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

Legal Definition

reaffirm

transitive verb
re·​af·​firm
ˌrē-ə-ˈfərm
1
: to affirm again
2
: to agree to the payment of (a dischargeable debt) with a creditor prior to the discharge of debts in bankruptcy
reaffirmed her debt in order to keep her car
reaffirmation
-ˌa-fər-ˈmā-shən
noun
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