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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In 1898, a conservative Supreme Court upheld that rule and affirmed the citizenship of Wong Kim Ark. He was born in San Francisco to Chinese parents who later returned to China.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
Looking ahead, the company affirmed its previous guidance ranges for sales growth of 13% to 17% and for adjusted EPS of $3.05 to $3.13.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 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
The ratings company affirmed its “Aa2” issuer rating, saying that despite the city’s “still-favorable economic conditions,” the projected budget gaps signal underlying structural imbalance and less financial flexibility.
From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026
The appellate courts affirmed his conviction and sentence.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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