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单词 affirm
释义

affirm

UK /əˈfɜː(r)m/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/theyaffirm
he/she/itaffirms
present participleaffirming
past tenseaffirmed
past participleaffirmed

DEFINITIONS4
  1. 1
    formalto state that something is true or that you agree with it, especially in public

    The school affirmed its commitment to its students.

    affirm (that):

    The minister affirmed that she would support any pro-European policy.

    Synonyms and related words

    To show or agree that something is true
  2. 2
    formalto support something or make it stronger

    The company chose a name that would affirm its French identity.

    Synonyms and related words

    To support an idea, plan or person
  3. 3
    formalto show respect for and approval of someone, especially in public
    Synonyms and related words

    To express or give approval
  4. 4
    legalto promise to tell the truth in a court of law without swearing on a holy book
    Synonyms and related words

    Appearing in court

affirm

US /əˈfɜrm/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/theyaffirm
he/she/itaffirms
present participleaffirming
past tenseaffirmed
past participleaffirmed

DEFINITIONS4
  1. 1
    formalto state that something is true or that you agree with it, especially in public

    The school affirmed its commitment to its students.

    affirm (that):

    The senator affirmed that she would support our proposal.

    Synonyms and related words

    To show or agree that something is true
  2. 2
    formalto support something or make it stronger

    The company chose a name that would affirm its French identity.

    Synonyms and related words

    To support an idea, plan or person
  3. 3
    formalto show respect for and approval of someone, especially in public
    Synonyms and related words

    To express or give approval
  4. 4
    legalto promise to tell the truth in a court of law without swearing on a holy book
    Synonyms and related words

    Appearing in court
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