reaffirm
Britishverb
Other Word Forms
- reaffirmation noun
Explanation
To reaffirm is to make a renewed commitment to something, usually verbally. If you affirm something, you are saying "I believe in this!" So reaffirming repeats your belief, making it clear that you still feel that way. Politicians reaffirm their beliefs when they repeat a promise people may have forgotten or had cause to doubt. When a married couple renews their vows, they're reaffirming their love for each other.
Vocabulary lists containing reaffirm
Power Prefix: re-
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Example Sentences
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"Both nations reaffirm their shared commitment to maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific," the statement said.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
Mace urged Republican chairman of the House Oversight Committee, James Comer, to "publicly reaffirm former Attorney General Pam Bondi's legal obligation to appear for her deposition".
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
“At a time of rampant threats to our democratic system, we must strengthen and defend the integrity of our elections to reaffirm that our government is of, by, and for the people,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
Hauser is expected to reaffirm the RBA’s determination to return inflation to the 2%-3% target range as soon as possible.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026
We were able to reaffirm our findings on the catheads each Sunday that Reverend Thomas spent with us.
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
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