Synonyms for affirmed

Grammar : Verb

Spell : uh-furm

Phonetic Transcription : əˈfɜrm

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Définition of affirmed

Origin : c.1300, from Old French afermier (Modern French affirmer) "affirm, confirm; strengthen, consolidate," from Latin affirmare "to make steady, strengthen," figuratively "confirm, corroborate," from ad- "to" (see ad-) + firmare "strengthen, make firm," from firmus "strong" (see firm (adj.)). Spelling refashioned 16c. in French and English on Latin model. Related: Affirmed; affirming.

verb declare the truth of something

Example sentences :

Many, indeed, affirmed that the process was already near its consummation.
Extract from : « The Man of Adamant » by Nathaniel Hawthorne

"You were right," affirmed Kirkwood, with a rueful and crooked smile.
Extract from : « The Black Bag » by Louis Joseph Vance

"I was born in San Francisco," affirmed Kirkwood a bit sadly.
Extract from : « The Black Bag » by Louis Joseph Vance

With energetic gestures he affirmed that his Padrona was just as usual.
Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens

Keturah affirmed that the captain's stay had been a real pleasure.
Extract from : « Cy Whittaker's Place » by Joseph C. Lincoln

But still I should like to know, Meletus, in what I am affirmed to corrupt the young.
Extract from : « Apology » by Plato

His wife was enthusiastic; she affirmed that it was splendid.
Extract from : « Cap'n Dan's Daughter » by Joseph C. Lincoln

Some affirmed that none who ever entered it came out and lived.
Extract from : « The Shadow of a Crime » by Hall Caine

"It was the women did that," Thorpe affirmed with readiness.
Extract from : « The Market-Place » by Harold Frederic

“Yes––señor––I am here playing––that is all,” affirmed Narcisco.
Extract from : « The Treasure Trail » by Marah Ellis Ryan

Antonyms for affirmed

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