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reaffirm

British  
/ ˌriːəˈfɜːm /

verb

  1. to affirm (a claim, etc) again; reassert

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • reaffirmation noun

Example Sentences

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Utah, a state with a long mining legacy, was the first to reaffirm gold and silver as legal tender in 2011.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

"We reaffirm our unwavering commitment to implementing the peace agreement," the former rebels said.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

In Hecox, it may resolve the case on mootness grounds or reaffirm that intermediate scrutiny tolerates generalizations even when they imperfectly fit at the margins.

From Slate • Jan. 14, 2026

Now, Garcia will seek redemption in a new division against an established champion, while Barrios will attempt to reaffirm his dominance at welterweight against high-profile opponent.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2026

Winnie wrote to me that she felt liberated in prison this time, and it served to reaffirm her commitment to the struggle.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela