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

After 16 Years Passivity Commitments: Vanguard reaffirmed its passive role, agreeing not to influence bank management, policies, or operational decisions. —Carrie McCabe, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024

Penn State reaffirmed that belief by dismantling SMU and running the ball well against one of the best run defenses in the country. —Justin Williams, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024

In return for the United States’ agreement to ramp up bilateral security cooperation in the 2023 Washington Declaration, Seoul reaffirmed its commitment to the NPT. —Robert E. Kelly, Foreign Affairs, 30 Dec. 2024

Homan singled out Chicago, criticizing Mayor Brandon Johnson for reaffirming the city’s sanctuary stance, particularly its refusal to let local police serve as ICE agents in schools or workplaces. —Raphael Romero Ruiz, The Arizona Republic, 22 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined above

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