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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.

verb

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

Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of affirmed

affirm + -ed 2

Example Sentences

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The home improvement company beat expectations for first quarter earnings and affirmed guidance.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

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

The inferiority complex, he affirmed, was the greatest barrier to liberation.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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