reaffirm

verb

re·​af·​firm (ˌ)rē-ə-ˈfərm How to pronounce reaffirm (audio)
reaffirmed; reaffirming; reaffirms
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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

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While chatting with the tabloid in London, Lancaster reportedly reaffirmed that her husband has no plans of stepping away from music completely. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2026 The Chiefs quarterback reaffirmed that defining knack Sunday in the making of his 100th win in 131 regular-season starts, matching Tom Brady for the most victories in NFL history through this span. — Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2026 As chief exec, D’Amaro has reaffirmed that ESPN, rumored over the years to be a spinoff candidate, is very much a part of the corporate portfolio. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2026 In a joint message shared on Facebook, the institutions reaffirmed their commitment to providing a safe, respectful and supportive environment for students. — Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reaffirm

Word History

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of reaffirm was in 1624

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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

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