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

At its recent meeting, the Fed affirmed it remains in rate-cutting mode.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

"The election results were certified, litigated, and affirmed," Mayes said in a statement.

From Barron's

On a Feb. 19 episode of his podcast, he expressed skepticism about the cannibalism theory but affirmed that “it certainly is a code.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Paramount chief David Ellison, who has pursued Warner Bros. since the fall, said he was pleased Warner’s board ‘unanimously affirmed the superior value of our offer.’

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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