<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) to state or assert positively; maintain as true: to affirm one's loyalty to one's country; He affirmed that all was well.</li><li>Synonyms: testify, depose, asseverate, aver</li><li>Antonyms: deny</li><li>to confirm or ratify: The appellate court affirmed the judgment of the lower court.</li><li>Synonyms: endorse, approve</li><li>to assert solemnly: He affirmed his innocence.</li><li>to express agreement with or commitment to; uphold; support: to affirm human rights.</li><li>to support (someone) by giving approval, recognition, or encouragement: She described the unhappy memory of her father, who had neither disciplined nor affirmed her.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used without object) Law. to state something solemnly before a court or magistrate, but without oath.</li><li>to ratify and accept a voidable transaction.</li><li>(of an appellate court) to determine that the action of the lower court shall stand.</li></ul><p><strong>End of Response</strong></p>