reaffirm
Britishverb
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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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The Hill has long touted itself as non-partisan and Stirewalt hopes users will gravitate to the subscription version to become better informed about legislative and political issues and not reaffirm their existing opinions.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026
In a press conference after the decision, Warsh said the change in Fed leadership was "a natural and timely opportunity to reaffirm its mission, to review current practices".
From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026
"We reaffirm that any threat to our homeland will be met with national unity, unshakeable resolve, and strength through all means available," a foreign ministry statement said.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
First, reaffirm its core mission of prohibiting intentional discrimination against any voter on the basis of race.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
Sometimes I feel the need to reaffirm all of it, the whole unhappy territory and all the things loved and unlovable in it, for all of it is part of me.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
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