affirmed

American  

[uh-furmd] / əˈfɜrmd /

adjective

1. positively stated or asserted, often in a formal way.

   That position is not in agreement with the affirmed teaching of the Anglican communion.

2. supported by the approval, recognition, or encouragement given by others.

   In strong and healthy relationships, people feel affirmed, validated, and respected.

3. 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.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of affirm.

Other Word Forms

• unaffirmed adjective

Etymology

Origin of affirmed

affirm + -ed ²

Example Sentences

In a complex decision issued Tuesday, a three-judge panel affirmed most of U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

“The main factor was that he was isolated and only talked to an AI that affirmed every thought he had,” Erik says.

From The Wall Street Journal

The UK High Commission in Kenya said it regretted that its submission was not reflected in the report's conclusions and affirmed its readiness to investigate the allegations "under our jurisdiction fully, once evidence is provided".

From BBC

The bank has affirmed expectations for double-digit earnings growth next year, thanks to an improvement in Canadian banking as credit-loss provisions normalize from elevated levels and net interest margin continues to trend higher, Boland says.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Quad affirmed its plan in September and met again Washington last month.

From BBC

Related Words

• accepted
• allowed
• authorized
• backed
• endorsed
• passed
• permitted
• ratified
• recognized
• sanctioned
• supported