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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All three sentences reflect, and reaffirm, Witkoff’s utter naivete.
From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2026
The Spanish leader called for an urgent meeting with EU interior ministers to "reaffirm that the security of our external borders is a shared responsibility of all Member States".
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
It is time for Congress to reaffirm the people’s right to know.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
Samsung, which launched the high-end products in London, aims to reaffirm its dominance in the foldable smartphone market, where it has operated since 2019, ahead of a potential move by US rival Apple this year.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
I was about to shake my head, to reaffirm that my cello had no place among the jamming guitars, no place in the punk-rock world.
From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman
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