Meaning & use
reaffirm
To state again firmly, confirming a previous commitment, belief, or decision.
See it in a sentence
The board reaffirmed its support for the merger after a lengthy debate.
The treaty reaffirmed both countries' commitment to peaceful cooperation.
A note on using this word
Implies an earlier statement already existed; use 'affirm' instead when stating something for the first time.
Words with a similar meaning
confirmrestate
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