affirms

verb

present tense third-person singular of affirm
1
as in insists
to state as a fact usually forcefully unwilling to affirm without further study that the painting is an original Rembrandt

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2
as in declares
to state clearly and strongly our business partner affirmed his trust in us, and we in turn promised not to let him down

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Recent Examples of affirms More importantly, the agreement affirms Greenland's sovereignty and right to self-determination while preventing non-NATO countries from establishing a military presence without the parties' approval. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026 The legislation affirms the rights of those in private detention facilities to access medical and mental health treatment, clean drinking water, food that is safe to consume and livable quarters. — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026 The study affirms the safety of joint replacements, which give millions around the world a new lease on life each year. — Mike McRae 31, New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026 Yet the pandemic affirms Prem’s view that the public and private sectors need to work together in a health crisis. — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026 Just state the common sense that the vast majority of America affirms. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026 Mercury’s harmonious connection to Uranus affirms that this restructuring is long overdue. — Usa Today, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026 Now, Flores is driving towards something, with intent, and affirms a willingness to prove commitment more so than simply describe pain. — Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026 Nearly a decade and a half after its original release, Lifestyle’s reintroduction affirms how beautiful, even landscape-altering things come from the smallest, silliest instincts, like having fun making music with your friends. — Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 27 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affirms
  1. insists
  2. declares
  3. alleges
  4. asserts
  5. claims
  6. proclaims
  7. contends
  8. professes
Verb
  • Sakol insists the merit-making should be organized around the number nine, which represents good fortune in Thai culture.
    — Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Picking up right where the previous episode left off, this one starts with River and Sid in a retro-’80s bowling alley looking for a pay phone because Sid still insists on getting in contact with Diana Taverner.
    — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of insists
Verb
  • The treaty also declares that space is a global commons that can be used for only peaceful purposes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Judge Sullivan declares a mistrial due to the deadlocked jury, ending the trial without a clear resolution.
    — Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of declares
Verb
  • Doe alleges in her lawsuit that she was coerced into using drugs before the assault.
    — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The lawsuit alleges the plaintiff attended Laguna Creek High School beginning in 2008.
    — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of alleges
Verb
  • Moreover, a broad cross section of the Israeli public asserts that Palestinians are not interested in compromise or peace.
    — Michael Robbins, Foreign Affairs, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The American Kratom Association, an industry lobbying group, asserts that it is regulated under a looser dietary supplement law.
    — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of asserts
Verb
  • On the day Erica and Peter moved into 150 Charles, their attorney claims, they were greeted with a cluttered and dirty space that didn’t square with the $26,000-a-month rent.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The lawsuit claims that some of them wrote essays to the school to reduce their disciplinary action, according to her attorney.
    — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of claims
Verb
  • When people start accusing Arisa, Victor proclaims that her holding his hands and asking him about being a Traitor was weird.
    — Alice Burton, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
  • In turn, prosecutors are repeating their arguments that the defendant is a threat to more than paper goods and profits, as his attorney proclaims.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of proclaims
Verb
  • Her parents' lawsuit contends the military did not sign off on the work; the soldiers were freelancing as security guards to make some extra money on the side.
    — David Folkenflik, NPR, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Thursday’s lawsuit contends that the administration simply made the change on its own without giving proper notice.
    — Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of contends
Verb
  • In the following episode, Maggie professes her love to Lizzie.
    — Emma Banks, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The exhibit, which professes to illustrate storytelling through art in its earliest manifestations, is a jarring introduction to a museum that houses 1,300 original works.
    — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of professes

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“Affirms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affirms. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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