affirm
BrE /əˈfɜːm/ AmE /əˈfɜːrm/
verb en → es
past affirmed pp affirmed ing affirming
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
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The judge affirmed the defendant's right to remain silent.
El juez afirmó el derecho del acusado de guardar silencio.
to confirm or support something, especially a belief or opinion
confirmar, respaldar, ratificar
- affirm that
Collocations affirm one's commitment · affirm a principle
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The evidence affirmed the theory.
La evidencia confirmó la teoría.
to promise or declare firmly that you will do something
prometer, jurar, declararse
- affirm to
Collocations affirm one's loyalty · affirm a commitment
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He affirmed his intention to stay.
Él prometió su intención de quedarse.