meaning of affirm
1. to assert or confirm, as a judgment, decree, or order, brought before an appellate court for review.
2. To assert positively; to tell with confidence; to aver; to maintain as true; -- opposed to deny.
3. To declare, as a fact, solemnly, under judicial sanction. See Affirmation, 4.
4. To declare or assert positively.
5. To make a solemn declaration, before an authorized magistrate or tribunal, under the penalties of perjury; to testify by affirmation.
6. establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; "his story confirmed my doubts"; "The evidence supports the
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