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

Overall: Very Strong Therefore, despite its extremely high valuation, the stock stands out as appealing yet volatile, reaffirming our conclusion that NFLX is a difficult stock to purchase. —Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025

The fact that the high court chose this case to discuss universal injunctions could mean a majority want to reaffirm their use, said Ilya Somin, a law professor at George Mason University. —Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 12 May 2025

Still, recent fashion shows have also reaffirmed the look’s staying power with a noticeable uptick in the use of highlighter for luminous finishes on the runway. —Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 9 May 2025

Francis consistently reaffirmed the importance of diversity, dismissing the idea that nationality or geography should determine a person's standing within the Catholic Church. —Rebecca Schneid, Time, 9 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for reaffirm

• disaffirm
• ectoderm
• endoderm
• endosperm
• interfirm
• isotherm
• mesoderm
• periderm
• affirm
• bookworm
• confirm
• cutworm

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