affirm
/əˈfɜːrm/
af · firm
ə · ˈfɜːrm
English Definition
v. to confirm; assert; declare
Significado en Español
afirmar, confirmar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
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Example Sentence
She affirmed her commitment to the project.
她确认了对项目的承诺。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
af-(go to, ad variant) + firm (firm) → assert.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is the closest synonym to “affirm”:
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A
Deny
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B
Assert
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C
Inquire
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D
Neglect
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B — Assert.
“affirm” means v. to confirm; assert; declare
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The witness stood up to ______ that the whole story was completely true.
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A
deny
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B
affirm
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C
doubt
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D
dispute
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B — affirm.
“affirm” means v. to confirm; assert; declare
Common questions about “affirm”
What does “affirm” mean?
affirm — v. to confirm; assert; declare. In Chinese: 证实；断言.
How do you pronounce “affirm”?
affirm is pronounced /əˈfɜːrm/. It breaks into 2 syllables: af · firm.
How do you use “affirm” in a sentence?
She affirmed her commitment to the project. (她确认了对项目的承诺。)
What are synonyms for “affirm”?
confirm, assert — all close in meaning to affirm (v. to confirm; assert; declare).
Is “affirm” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. affirm appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “affirm”?
af-(go to, ad variant) + firm (firm) → assert.
