How Do You Spell AFFIRM?

Pronunciation: [ɐfˈɜːm] (IPA)

The word "affirm" is spelled with two F's and one M. The IPA phonetic transcription for "affirm" is /əˈfɜrm/. The first syllable is pronounced with a schwa sound /ə/ and the second syllable begins with a stressed vowel sound /ɜ/. The double F in the middle of the word represents the consonant cluster /f/ sound. The M at the end of the word is pronounced with a nasal sound /m/. The correct spelling is important to ensure clear communication of ideas.

Meaning and Definition
Top Common Misspellings
Other Common Misspellings
Etymology
Similar spelling words
Conjugate verb
Basic Check Advanced Check

AFFIRM Meaning and Definition

  1. The term "affirm" is a verb that can be defined as the act of declaring, asserting, or confirming the truth, validity, or existence of something. It involves expressing agreement, support, or belief in a statement, principle, or proposition. When someone affirms something, they are essentially endorsing or upholding it with confidence and certainty.

    Affirmations can take various forms, such as verbal expressions, written statements, or even thoughts. They often involve reiterating positive beliefs or desires to reinforce one's self-confidence, motivation, or well-being. Affirming oneself or others is a way to boost morale, foster resilience, and cultivate a positive mindset.

    Additionally, affirming can also refer to the legal act of validating or upholding a decision, ruling, or judgment made in a court of law. It signifies the agreement or acceptance of a prior decision, confirming its validity or correctness. This legal connotation can be seen when an appellate court affirms a lower court's ruling or when a jury affirms a defendant's guilt.

    In summary, to affirm means to highlight or emphasize the truth, accuracy, or importance of something, whether it be through expressing support, endorsing a belief, reiterating positive thoughts, or legally validating a previous decision. It is a way to assert certainty, reinforce confidence, and acknowledge the significance or validity of a particular statement, idea, or verdict.

  2. To assert with confidence; to maintain confidently as true; to declare solemnly.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for AFFIRM *

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for AFFIRM

Etymology of AFFIRM

The word "affirm" comes from the Latin word "affirmare", which combines "ad" (meaning "to") and "firmus" (meaning "firm" or "strong"). In Latin, "affirmare" had the sense of making something steady, confirming its truth, or giving it strength. This Latin term eventually gave rise to the Old French word "affermir", which entered Middle English as "affirmen". Over time, "affirm" came to mean asserting or stating positively, asserting the truth of something, or confirming a statement.

Similar spelling words for AFFIRM

Conjugate verb Affirm

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have affirmed
you would have affirmed
he/she/it would have affirmed
we would have affirmed
they would have affirmed
I would have affirm
you would have affirm
he/she/it would have affirm
we would have affirm
they would have affirm

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been affirming
you would have been affirming
he/she/it would have been affirming
we would have been affirming
they would have been affirming

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would affirm
you would affirm
he/she/it would affirm
we would affirm
they would affirm

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be affirming
you would be affirming
he/she/it would be affirming
we would be affirming
they would be affirming

FUTURE

I will affirm
you will affirm
he/she/it will affirm
we will affirm
they will affirm

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be affirming
you will be affirming
he/she/it will be affirming
we will be affirming
they will be affirming

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have affirmed
you will have affirmed
he/she/it will have affirmed
we will have affirmed
they will have affirmed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been affirming
you will have been affirming
he/she/it will have been affirming
we will have been affirming
they will have been affirming

IMPERATIVE

you affirm
we let´s affirm

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to affirm

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was affirming
you were affirming
he/she/it was affirming
we were affirming
they were affirming

PAST PARTICIPLE

affirmed

PAST PERFECT

I had affirmed
you had affirmed
he/she/it had affirmed
we had affirmed
they had affirmed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been affirming
you had been affirming
he/she/it had been affirming
we had been affirming
they had been affirming

PRESENT

I affirm
you affirm
he/she/it affirms
we affirm
they affirm

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am affirming
you are affirming
he/she/it is affirming
we are affirming
they are affirming

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

affirming

PRESENT PERFECT

I have affirmed
you have affirmed
he/she/it has affirmed
we have affirmed
they have affirmed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been affirming
you have been affirming
he/she/it has been affirming
we have been affirming
they have been affirming

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it affirm

SIMPLE PAST

I affirmed
you affirmed
he/she/it affirmed
we affirmed
they affirmed

Infographic

Correct spelling for affirm
Add the infographic to your website: