Part of speech: Verb
to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
Example: Before God I swear I am innocent
Categories: Declare
Part of speech: Verb
say yes to
Aver, Confirm, Support, Avow, Corroborate
The word "affirm" comes from Latin affirmare. It started in Old French afermer. Then it appeared in Middle English affermen.
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