affirm
verb (used with object)
to state or assert positively; maintain as true.
affirms
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present tense formof affirm (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Two months have since passed, and he’s still offered no explanation for his appearance, which incidentally only affirms suspicions.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
“I mean, I’m such a fan of ‘Paradise,’” she affirms.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
"It's absolutely brilliant," affirms Arsenal season ticket-holder Major.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
S&P affirms Indonesia’s BBB long-term sovereign credit rating, and expects the government to keep its fiscal deficit below the legal ceiling of 3% of GDP.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
“Then right now we’ll just have to sit tight and hope for the best,” Alyssa affirms for herself.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
