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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Delaware County, Pa., in suburban Philadelphia, already has taken such a step — adding prediction markets to an oath poll workers already were required to sign affirming that they have not wagered on the election.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 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 wrote or joined opinions affirming the right of private plaintiffs to sue under laws enacted through the spending clause.
From Slate ● Jun. 24, 2026
I believed that the court would have a hard time affirming a conviction with so little evidence.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
