affirm

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Synonyms: afirm

Antonyms: afirm

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Verb

1. To [[agree]], [[verify]] or [[concur]]; to answer [[positively]].
2. To [[assert]] positively; to tell with confidence; to [[aver]]; to maintain as true.
3. To [[support]] or [[encourage]].
4. To make firm; to [[confirm]], or [[ratify]]; especially {{lb|en|legal}} to assert or confirm, as a judgment, decree, or order, brought before an [[appellate court]] for review.
5. {{lb|en|law}} To state under a solemn promise to tell the [[truth]] which is considered legally equivalent to an [[oath]], especially of those who have religious or other moral objections to [[swear]]ing oaths; also ''solemnly affirm''.

Interjection

1. {{lb|en|aviation}} [[yes|Yes]]; [[true]]; [[correct]].

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