AFFIRM, afferm' L. affirmo ad and firmo, to make firm. See Firm.
1. To assert positively to tell with confidence to aver to declare the existence of something to maintain as true opposed to deny.
Of one Jesus whom Paul affirmed to be alive. Acts 25 .
2. To make firm to establish, confirm or ratify as, the Supreme court affirmed the judgment.
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