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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Though marvelously affirming for film fans, this is not a sustainable business plan.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
Critics, however, say that therapists should be questioning their clients’ estrangement beliefs, not affirming them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
Ali Munshi said she recognizes her daughter’s success as a natural outcome of her family and community affirming and encouraging her from an early age.
From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026
The US Supreme Court has blocked President Donald Trump's attempt to fire a governor of the US central bank, in a ruling seen as affirming the Federal Reserve's independence.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
Each church had its own school and social clubs, affirming and maintaining the ways of the homeland, serving as the anchor for community in the new land.
From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield
