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- [uh-furm]
- /əˈfɜrm/
- /əˈfɜːm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-furm]
- /əˈfɜrm/
Definitions of affirmed word
- verb with object affirmed to state or assert positively; maintain as true: to affirm one's loyalty to one's country; He affirmed that all was well. 1
- verb with object affirmed to confirm or ratify: The appellate court affirmed the judgment of the lower court. 1
- verb with object affirmed to assert solemnly: He affirmed his innocence. 1
- verb with object affirmed to express agreement with or commitment to; uphold; support: to affirm human rights. 1
- verb without object affirmed Law. to state something solemnly before a court or magistrate, but without oath. to ratify and accept a voidable transaction. (of an appellate court) to determine that the action of the lower court shall stand. 1
- noun affirmed Simple past tense and past participle of affirm. 1
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Origin of affirmed
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; < Latin affirmāre, equivalent to af- af- + firmāre to make firm (see firm1); replacing Middle English a(f)fermen < Middle French afermer < Latin
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Parts of speech for Affirmed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
affirmed popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
affirmed usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for affirmed
adjective affirmed
- avowed — If you are an avowed supporter or opponent of something, you have declared that you support it or oppose it.
- stated — of or relating to the central civil government or authority.
- confirmed — You use confirmed to describe someone who has a particular habit or belief that they are very unlikely to change.
- declared — stated openly, officially, or formally
- acknowledged — recognized as being true or existing
Antonyms for affirmed
adjective affirmed
- unspoken — implied or understood without being spoken or uttered.
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