to assert solemnly: He affirmed his innocence. to express agreement with or commitment to; uphold; support: to affirm human rights. to support (someone) by giving approval, recognition, or encouragement: She described the unhappy memory of her father, who had neither disciplined nor affirmed her. More @Wikipedia
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