affirmed

[ uh-furmd ]

adjective

1. positively stated or asserted, often in a formal way:

   That position is not in agreement with the affirmed teaching of the Anglican communion.

2. supported by the approval, recognition, or encouragement given by others:

   In strong and healthy relationships, people feel affirmed, validated, and respected.

3. confirmed or ratified:

   He was certainly not considered highly contagious, and there were no affirmed reports that the illness was passed on to other passengers.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of affirm ( def ).

Other Words From

• un·af·firmed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of affirmed¹

affirm + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Also on Tuesday, the Los Angeles school board affirmed the nation’s second-largest school system as a sanctuary for immigrants and the LGBTQ+ community.

From Los Angeles Times

The newly elected leader of the incoming majority, Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., likewise affirmed his commitment to the Senate’s traditional role of providing “advice and consent” to the executive branch.

From Salon

They boldly affirmed their identity as Americans in a society that did not view them as equal citizens.

From Salon

Just a stone's throw from his home, Kirkby-born Ball won his third fight of 2024 and affirmed his status as one of the best featherweights in the world.

From BBC

Wade was initially announced, the Southern Baptist Convention affirmed it as a good development.

From Salon

Related Words

• accepted
• allowed
• authorized
• backed
• endorsed
• passed
• permitted
• ratified
• recognized
• sanctioned
• supported