affirm

BrE /əˈfɜːm/ AmE /əˈfɜːrm/

verb en → es

past affirmed pp affirmed ing affirming

1 STATE/DECLARE [transitive] B2

to say that something is true or correct, often in a formal way

afirmar, declarar, sostener

  • affirm that

Collocations affirm one's rights · affirm a belief

  • The judge affirmed the defendant's right to remain silent.

    El juez afirmó el derecho del acusado de guardar silencio.

2 CONFIRM [transitive] B1

to confirm or support something, especially a belief or opinion

confirmar, respaldar, ratificar

  • affirm that

Collocations affirm one's commitment · affirm a principle

  • The evidence affirmed the theory.

    La evidencia confirmó la teoría.

3 PROMISE [transitive] C1

to promise or declare firmly that you will do something

prometer, jurar, declararse

  • affirm to

Collocations affirm one's loyalty · affirm a commitment

  • He affirmed his intention to stay.

    Él prometió su intención de quedarse.