Synonyms for affirmed
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : uh-furm |
| Phonetic Transcription : əˈfɜrm |
Top 10 synonyms for affirmed Other synonyms for the word affirmed
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
- 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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