affirm
af-firm
verb
To confirm or uphold a previous judgment or decision legally.
"The court affirmed the lower court's ruling."
verb
To state something as true or assert strongly and publicly.
"She affirmed her commitment to the project."
verb
To offer emotional support or encouragement to someone.
"Parents should affirm their children's efforts."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: swan, verify, avow, swear, assert, aver, corroborate, confirm, substantiate, support, sustain
Antonyms: contradict, negate