affirm
verb (used with object)
to state or assert positively; maintain as true.
affirming
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present participleof affirm.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Fitch Ratings said it was lowering its outlook on France’s credit rating to negative from Stable, while affirming the country’s A+ ratings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
An image issued by Zardari's office showed his signature affirming the measures.
From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2026
"When there is suspicion of disproportionate force, there are always judicial investigations," Nuñez said, affirming that the government was "here to protect high school students".
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
The rumors got so hot that Sesame Workshop issued a statement reminding people they are puppets and affirming the duo are “best friends.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
In Miserere mei he repeatedly causes the flow of the music to come to rest on cadences, affirming its centre of gravity.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
