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affirmed

[uh-furmd] / əˈfɜrmd /
ADJECTIVE
approved
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accepted allowed authorized backed endorsed passed permitted ratified recognized sanctioned supported
STRONG
chosen legalized proven validated
WEAK
OK'd certain made official vouched for
Antonyms
WEAK
disapproved refused uncertain
ADJECTIVE
avowed
Synonyms
STRONGEST
professed
STRONG
accepted acknowledged admitted
WEAK
avowedly
ADJECTIVE
declared
Synonyms
STRONGEST
announced stated
WEAK
self-confessed
ADJECTIVE
endorsed
Synonyms
STRONGEST
approved backed ratified recommended sanctioned settled supported
STRONG
advocated attested blessed commended concluded legalized notarized sealed sponsored underwritten upheld validated
WEAK
OK'd boosted
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disapproved discouraged
WEAK
cancelled vetoed
ADJECTIVE
guaranteed
Synonyms
STRONGEST
approved assured endorsed insured pledged protected secured surefire
STRONG
ascertained attested bonded certified confirmed plighted sealed warranted
WEAK
for a fact for sure have a lock on on ice sure sure-enough
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disapproved uncertain
WEAK
indefinite insecure unsure
ADJECTIVE
promised
Synonyms
STRONGEST
agreed guaranteed
STRONG
asseverated assured consented covenanted ensured insured plighted professed stipulated subscribed sworn undertaken underwritten vowed warranted
WEAK
vouched for
ADJECTIVE
sworn
Synonyms
STRONG
bound confirmed

Example Sentences

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The home improvement company beat expectations for first quarter earnings and affirmed guidance.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

The principle was affirmed more than 125 years ago in United States v.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Sysco affirmed its fiscal 2026 guidance for adjusted earnings per share of $4.50 to $4.60.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

In 2014, India's Supreme Court recognised transgender people as a "third gender" and affirmed their right to self-identify.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

At times the scenes he saw challenged his vision of Jackson Park, at other times they affirmed it.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson