If an event affirms something, it shows that it is true or exists. Everything I had accomplished seemed to affirm that opinion. = confirm + affirmation af·fir·ma·tion The high turnout was an affirmation of the importance that the voters attached to the election
to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true; "Before God I swear I am innocent" say yes to
to assert or confirm, as a judgment, decree, or order, brought before an appellate court for review
to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true; "Before God I swear I am innocent"
If you affirm that something is true or that something exists, you state firmly and publicly that it is true or exists. The House of Lords affirmed that the terms of a contract cannot be rewritten retrospectively. a speech in which he affirmed a commitment to lower taxes `This place is a dump,' affirmed Miss T. = assert + affirmation affirmations af·fir·ma·tion The ministers issued an affirmation of their faith in the system