affirm verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes . . . affirm something to publicly defend something or state that you support it strongly We affirm the principle that leaders must be chosen by the people and be accountable to the people affirm something (law) to confirm a legal decision The decision was affirmed by the Court of Appeal affirm somebody to provide emotional support or approval
Affirming - definition of affirming by The Free Dictionary Define affirming affirming synonyms, affirming pronunciation, affirming translation, English dictionary definition of affirming v af·firmed , af·firm·ing , af·firms v tr 1 To declare positively; assert to be true: a philosopher affirming the existence of free will; a document
affirming - WordReference. com Dictionary of English to confirm or ratify, esp of a court decision: The judgment was affirmed uphold: I affirmed my client's claim maintain as true: to affirm one's loyalty to one's country; He affirmed that all was well to confirm or ratify: The appellate court affirmed the judgment of the lower court to assert solemnly: He affirmed his innocence