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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Chat GPT agreed and a few prompts later also affirmed he was a "god".
From BBC
He affirmed that Micron “is in the best competitive position it’s ever been in, at a perfect time.”
From MarketWatch
It asked for an en banc review of a three-judge panel’s December ruling that affirmed the order.
From Los Angeles Times
The lower court denied the claim, which was affirmed by the Court of Appeals.
From BBC
Anina D. Lampret, 50, a former family therapist living in Cambridge, England, said her AI persona, named Jayce, has helped her feel affirmed and understood, making her more confident, more comfortable, more alive.
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