affirmed
Americanadjective
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positively stated or asserted, often in a formal way.
That position is not in agreement with the affirmed teaching of the Anglican communion.
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supported by the approval, recognition, or encouragement given by others.
In strong and healthy relationships, people feel affirmed, validated, and respected.
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confirmed or ratified.
He was certainly not considered highly contagious, and there were no affirmed reports that the illness was passed on to other passengers.
verb
Other Word Forms
- unaffirmed adjective
Etymology
Origin of affirmed
Example Sentences
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The principle was affirmed more than 125 years ago in United States v.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
Sysco affirmed its fiscal 2026 guidance for adjusted earnings per share of $4.50 to $4.60.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026
Participants in the rallies accomplish nothing practical but feel heard, validated and affirmed.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
"I think the accident affirmed what I was always worried about, knowing life can just change in an instant and things aren't always in your control," Judd says.
From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026
We were one thing, like the wall and the rock growing out from it.—Or so I ardently, desperately affirmed.
From "Grendel" by John Gardner
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