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reaffirm /riːəˈfəːm /verb [reporting verb]1State again strongly: the prime minister reaffirmed his commitment to the agreement [with clause]: he reaffirmed that it was essential to strengthen the rule of law...- With this decision, the Board reaffirms its strong commitment to the Olympic ideal of unity through sport, and fair and balanced treatment of all athletes.
- We have reaffirmed our commitment to Canadian aid.
- Macalester should reaffirm and continue its commitment to meeting the full demonstrated need of all admitted students.
1.1 [with object] Confirm the validity of (something previously established): the election reaffirmed his position as leader...- It was an encore to Athens-the chance for the established breed to reaffirm elite standing.
- Although the Pontiff is the universal leader of more than a billion Catholics, the election reaffirms the intimate link between the Papacy and the eternal city.
- The April and July elections reaffirmed the strength of moderate Islam in Indonesia.
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