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reaffirm

/ˌriː.əˈfɜːrm/
re · af · firm
Adjective:reaffirming
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Past Simple:reaffirmed
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Past Participle:reaffirmed
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Present Participle:reaffirming
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reaffirm Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To state or assert something strongly again, especially in order to remove doubt or reinforce a commitment.

Example

"The university board met to reaffirm its commitment to need-blind admissions."

2

To strengthen or renew a belief, value, or relationship through action or experience.

Example

"Seeing neighbors help one another after the storm helped reaffirm her faith in the community."

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• Rhymes for reaffirm

• Nearby Words

ready
readymade
readymix
reaffirm
reaffirmation
reaffix
real

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 16th century from the prefix 're-' ('again') and 'affirm', which derives via Old French from the Latin 'affirmare' ('to make steady or strengthen'), from 'firmus' ('strong, steadfast').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Reaffirm. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/reaffirm
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