affirmed
Americanadjective
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positively stated or asserted, often in a formal way.
That position is not in agreement with the affirmed teaching of the Anglican communion.
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supported by the approval, recognition, or encouragement given by others.
In strong and healthy relationships, people feel affirmed, validated, and respected.
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confirmed or ratified.
He was certainly not considered highly contagious, and there were no affirmed reports that the illness was passed on to other passengers.
verb
Other Word Forms
- unaffirmed adjective
Etymology
Origin of affirmed
Example Sentences
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Indian law regards "honour killings" as murder and courts have repeatedly affirmed that an adult's choice of partner by consent is constitutionally protected.
From BBC
The service stated that "only when staff have enough information to reach a decision that a trans individual can be safely accommodated will they be placed in an establishment which matches their affirmed gender".
From BBC
"I was particularly shocked by the recommendations for combating obesity, which did not mention the effect of MMS on adipose tissue but only affirmed self-acceptance combined with stigmatization of obesity," she says.
From Science Daily
Smith affirmed Thursday that she "would expect that the US administration would respect Canadian sovereignty," and said she would raise any issues related to referendum meddling with Washington.
From Barron's
“Multiple proceedings have now affirmed what we have stated from the outset: Venture Global has fully honored the clear and mutually agreed-upon terms of our long-term contracts without exception,” a company spokesperson told Barron’s.
From Barron's
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