August 23, 2016　=========
☆ affirm 確認する
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When you affirm something that something is true, you state firmly and publicly that it is true. This is a formal word, and you’ll most likely hear it in the news or see it in the newspaper or in reports. For example, “The president affirmed the country’s commitment to peace.” Or, “He affirmed his loyalty to the country.”
Some other words with a similar meaning, that you might hear more often are: declare, assert, confirm, pronounce, state, and swear. Just for your information, the opposite of “affirm” is “deny.” For example, “The president denied the country’s commitment to peace.” Or, “He denied his loyalty to the country.”
Bye,
Chris