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

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These pants, vital to the contemporary woman's wardrobe, quickly reaffirm their power on and off the runways. Paulina Berges, Glamour, 20 Apr. 2025 Scotto reaffirmed a buy rating on WMB stock with a price target of $63. Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2025 With 45 goal involvements (goals and assists) in 2024-25, Salah is the most creative player in the Premier League by some distance and Van Dijk, an ever-present this season, has reaffirmed himself as the best defender on the planet through his consistent form this term. Gregg Evans, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025 Taurus season starts today, reaffirming your dedication to a steady work ethic. Usa Today, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025 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 24 Apr. 2025.

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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