reaffirm

verb

re·​af·​firm (ˌ)rē-ə-ˈfərm 

reaffirmed; reaffirming; reaffirms

transitive verb

: to affirm (something) again especially so as to strengthen or confirm

reaffirming the defendant's innocence

reaffirm the validity of a debt

a story that reaffirmed her belief in the goodness of humanity

Examples of reaffirm in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

President-elect Trump has reaffirmed his commitment to Hegseth as a nominee despite controversy. —Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 15 Dec. 2024

OpenAI reaffirmed this commitment on its very own website years later: Seeing no clear path in the public sector, and given the success of other ambitious projects in private industry, [OpenAI] decided to pursue this project through private means bound by strong commitments to the public good. —Alex Heath, The Verge, 14 Dec. 2024

In his latest interview, Trump reaffirmed his plans to pardon most of those convicted for their actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. —Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 13 Dec. 2024

This season’s roster represents a bold step forward in fostering creativity and cultural commentary, reaffirming the program’s dedication to empowering artists to tell stories that challenge, inspire, and connect. —Okla Jones, Essence, 13 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined above

Legal Definition

reaffirm

transitive verb

re·​af·​firm

ˌrē-ə-ˈfərm

1

: to affirm again

2

: to agree to the payment of (a dischargeable debt) with a creditor prior to the discharge of debts in bankruptcy

reaffirmed her debt in order to keep her car

reaffirmation

-ˌa-fər-ˈmā-shən

noun