affirmed
Americanadjective
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positively stated or asserted, often in a formal way.
That position is not in agreement with the affirmed teaching of the Anglican communion.
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supported by the approval, recognition, or encouragement given by others.
In strong and healthy relationships, people feel affirmed, validated, and respected.
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confirmed or ratified.
He was certainly not considered highly contagious, and there were no affirmed reports that the illness was passed on to other passengers.
verb
Other Word Forms
- unaffirmed adjective
Etymology
Origin of affirmed
Example Sentences
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Paramount chief David Ellison, who has pursued Warner Bros. since the fall, said he was pleased Warner’s board ‘unanimously affirmed the superior value of our offer.’
From Los Angeles Times
Paramount chief David Ellison, who has pursued Warner Bros. since the fall, said he was pleased Warner’s board ‘unanimously affirmed the superior value of our offer.’
From Los Angeles Times
“We are pleased WBD’s Board has unanimously affirmed the superior value of our offer, which delivers to WBD shareholders superior value, certainty and speed to closing,” said David Ellison, Paramount’s chairman and chief executive.
From Los Angeles Times
He said on social media over the weekend that he would hike the rate to 15%, but affirmed only the 10% officially.
Chat GPT agreed and a few prompts later also affirmed he was a "god".
From BBC
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