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Meaning of "reaffirm" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF REAFFIRM

reaffirm  [ˌriːəˈfɜːm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF REAFFIRM

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Reaffirm is a verb.
The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb reaffirm in English.

WHAT DOES REAFFIRM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of reaffirm in the English dictionary

The definition of reaffirm in the dictionary is to affirm again; reassert.


CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO REAFFIRM

PRESENT

Present
I reaffirm
you reaffirm
he/she/it reaffirms
we reaffirm
you reaffirm
they reaffirm
Present continuous
I am reaffirming
you are reaffirming
he/she/it is reaffirming
we are reaffirming
you are reaffirming
they are reaffirming
Present perfect
I have reaffirmed
you have reaffirmed
he/she/it has reaffirmed
we have reaffirmed
you have reaffirmed
they have reaffirmed
Present perfect continuous
I have been reaffirming
you have been reaffirming
he/she/it has been reaffirming
we have been reaffirming
you have been reaffirming
they have been reaffirming
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past
I reaffirmed
you reaffirmed
he/she/it reaffirmed
we reaffirmed
you reaffirmed
they reaffirmed
Past continuous
I was reaffirming
you were reaffirming
he/she/it was reaffirming
we were reaffirming
you were reaffirming
they were reaffirming
Past perfect
I had reaffirmed
you had reaffirmed
he/she/it had reaffirmed
we had reaffirmed
you had reaffirmed
they had reaffirmed
Past perfect continuous
I had been reaffirming
you had been reaffirming
he/she/it had been reaffirming
we had been reaffirming
you had been reaffirming
they had been reaffirming
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future
I will reaffirm
you will reaffirm
he/she/it will reaffirm
we will reaffirm
you will reaffirm
they will reaffirm
Future continuous
I will be reaffirming
you will be reaffirming
he/she/it will be reaffirming
we will be reaffirming
you will be reaffirming
they will be reaffirming
Future perfect
I will have reaffirmed
you will have reaffirmed
he/she/it will have reaffirmed
we will have reaffirmed
you will have reaffirmed
they will have reaffirmed
Future perfect continuous
I will have been reaffirming
you will have been reaffirming
he/she/it will have been reaffirming
we will have been reaffirming
you will have been reaffirming
they will have been reaffirming
The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional
I would reaffirm
you would reaffirm
he/she/it would reaffirm
we would reaffirm
you would reaffirm
they would reaffirm
Conditional continuous
I would be reaffirming
you would be reaffirming
he/she/it would be reaffirming
we would be reaffirming
you would be reaffirming
they would be reaffirming
Conditional perfect
I would have reaffirm
you would have reaffirm
he/she/it would have reaffirm
we would have reaffirm
you would have reaffirm
they would have reaffirm
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been reaffirming
you would have been reaffirming
he/she/it would have been reaffirming
we would have been reaffirming
you would have been reaffirming
they would have been reaffirming
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative
you reaffirm
we let´s reaffirm
you reaffirm
The imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Infinitive
to reaffirm
Past participle
reaffirmed
Present Participle
reaffirming
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH REAFFIRM


affirm
əˈfɜːm
bookworm
ˈbʊkˌwɜːm
confirm
kənˈfɜːm
disaffirm
ˌdɪsəˈfɜːm
disconfirm
ˌdɪskənˈfɜːm
firm
fɜːm
germ
dʒɜːm
infirm
ɪnˈfɜːm
interfirm
ˌɪntəˈfɜːm
medium-term
ˈmiːdɪəmˌtɜːm
midterm
ˈmɪdˈtɜːm
perm
pɜːm
reconfirm
ˌriːkənˈfɜːm
sperm
spɜːm
superfirm
ˈsuːpərˌfɜːm
term
tɜːm
therm
θɜːm
turm
tɜːm
unfirm
ʌnˈfɜːm
worm
wɜːm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE REAFFIRM

ready-cooked
ready-cut
ready-furnished
ready-made
ready-mix
ready-mixed
ready-prepared
ready-to-eat
ready-to-wear
ready-witted
reaffirmation
reaffix
reafforest
reafforestation
Reagan
reagency
reagent
reaggregate
reaggregation
reagin

WORDS THAT END LIKE REAFFIRM

bookmaking firm
chirm
courier firm
family firm
haulage firm
headhunting firm
mail order firm
plant-hire firm
securities firm
security firm
squirm
taghairm
thairm

Synonyms and antonyms of reaffirm in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «REAFFIRM»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «reaffirm» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of reaffirm

Translation of «reaffirm» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF REAFFIRM

Find out the translation of reaffirm to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of reaffirm from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «reaffirm» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

重申
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

reafirmar
570 millions of speakers

English

reaffirm
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पुष्टि
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تأكيد
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

подтвердить
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

reafirmar
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পুনর্নিশ্চিত করা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

réaffirmer
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Mengesahkan semula
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

bestätigen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

再び断言する
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

다시 분명히 말하다
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Reaffirm
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

xác nhận lại
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மீண்டும் உறுதிப்படுத்துகிறேன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पुन्हा निश्चय करा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

yeniden onaylamak
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ribadire
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Potwierdzamy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

підтвердити
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

reafirma
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

επαναβεβαιώνουν
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

bevestig
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

bekräfta
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

stadfester
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of reaffirm

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «REAFFIRM»

The term «reaffirm» is regularly used and occupies the 59.797 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «REAFFIRM» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «reaffirm» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «reaffirm» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about reaffirm

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9 QUOTES WITH «REAFFIRM»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word reaffirm.
1
Alvin Ailey
One of the processes of your life is to constantly break down that inferiority, to constantly reaffirm that I Am Somebody.
2
Carrie Coon
I think there's a danger in how we can get addicted to the things that reaffirm to us who we are. For example, Facebook; people who make these Facebook posts about what's happening to them, just so people will chime in and give them positive reinforcement.
3
Felipe VI
I want to reaffirm, as king, my faith in the unity of Spain.
4
J. D. Hayworth
The American people likewise want to see enforcement first, no tricks, no triggers, no amnesty, enforcing existing laws and closing loopholes to reaffirm that our great Republic is, in fact, a nation of laws.
5
Leon Jaworski
From Watergate we learned what generations before us have known; our Constitution works. And during Watergate years it was interpreted again so as to reaffirm that no one - absolutely no one - is above the law.
6
Mathieu Kerekou
I would like to solemnly reaffirm, that poverty is not a fatality.
7
Ed Markey
However, while we should certainly celebrate the demise of overt official racism, we must also critically examine where we are at this historical moment, recognize the many challenges ahead and reaffirm our commitment to making Brown v. Board a reality.
8
Mark Pellegrino
For me, teaching helps to reaffirm the right principles and values of acting. It helps me focus on the good stuff that can be easy to lose sight of because the business is so result-oriented.
9
Dwight Yoakam
It's meant to reaffirm the validity of that music - clean, minimalist, honest, classic music.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «REAFFIRM»

Discover the use of reaffirm in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to reaffirm and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
A Cup of Comfort Devotional: Daily Reflections to Reaffirm ...
The perfect bedside companion to be read in the morning or evening, this magnificent work is the first of its kind to combine biblical passages and commentary with a dozen touching, heartfelt stories that have become the hallmark of A Cup ...
James Bell, Stephen Clark, 2007
2
Reaffirm the Status Quo!
Pat Oliphant. Reaffirm the Status Quo! Reaffirm the Status Quo! More Cartoons by Pat Oliphant Andrews.
Pat Oliphant, 1996
3
Report of the State Action Task Force: Recommendations to ...
analysis on the presence of a general scheme of electricity regulation, the court reasoned that a state policy in favor of energy conservation and load management that expressly authorized loans and rebates for energy-saving systems could ...
4
Small Miracles for Families: Extraordinary Coincidences That ...
Offers a collection of inspirational, miraculous, and mysterious true-life stories that celebrate the family relationships that shape, transform, and enrich our lives.
Yitta Halberstam, Yitta Halberstam Mandelbaum, Judith Leventhal, 2003
5
Bankruptcy for Small Business Owners: How to File for
First, you'll have to contact your lender to see whether it will allow you to “retain and pay for” the collateral rather than reaffirm. If the lender agrees, check the box on the Statement of Intention indicating that you will retain the property. Then ...
Stephen Elias Attorney, 2010
6
Asking the Right Questions: Techniques for Collaboration and ...
Refocus. and. Reaffirm. Organizational. Values. Growth, change, improvement — these are easy words, but hard work. Only our intrinsic values keep us dedicated to a cause that is difficult and unending. All of us have seen great programs ...
Edie L. Holcomb, 2001
7
250 Questions You Should Ask To Avoid Foreclosure
Question 131: What does it mean to reaffirm the debt during bankruptcy? When you reaffirm a debt during bankruptcy, it means that you and the creditor write up a new agreement that sets out the amount you owe and the terms of repayment of  ...
Lita Epstein, 2007
8
How to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
CAUTION Think long and hard before reaffirming a mortgage. Although you can reaffirm a mortgage like any other secured debt, bankruptcy professionals often advise against it because it will leave you with a large debt after your bankruptcy  ...
Stephen Elias, Albin Renauer, 2013
9
The Portable Bankruptcy Code and Rules
Consider the decision to reaffirm carefully. Then, if you want to reaffirm, sign the reaffirmation agreement in Part B (or you may use a separate agreement you and your creditor agree on). "2. Complete and sign Part D and be sure you can ...
Sally McDonald Henry, 2007
10
Bankruptcy and Debtor/creditor: Examples and Explanations
1996), the creditor sent a letter to the debtor's attorney, with a copy to the debtor, offering to reinstate the debtor's credit line if he elected to reaffirm the debt. The court found that this approach did not violate the stay. There was no coercion or ...
Brian A. Blum, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «REAFFIRM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term reaffirm is used in the context of the following news items.
1
U.S., Israel reaffirm cyber ties
U.S. and Israeli officials committed to their joint cybersecurity work after a three-day swing through Israel by Department of Homeland Security officials. «The Hill, Jul 15»
2
Australia's bishops reaffirm marriage – and get reported to government
Hobart, Tasmania, Jul 8, 2015 / 03:04 am (CNA/EWTN News).- In a recent pastoral letter on marriage, Australia's Catholic bishops reaffirmed Catholic teaching. «Catholic News Agency, Jul 15»
3
Mormon leaders reaffirm faith's exclusive commitment to …
Mormon leaders are reaffirming their faith's belief that only heterosexual marriage is ordained by God, in a letter to be read to congregations this holiday ... «Reuters, Jul 15»
4
Shafiq, Sarfraz reaffirm team transition
For a team like Pakistan which is going through a transition, nothing could have been better than two relatively young batsmen staging a terrific turnaround. «ESPNcricinfo.com, Jun 15»
5
Republican candidates reaffirm gun rights support after Charleston …
Marco Rubio declared his steadfast support of the right to bear arms at the Faith and Freedom Coalition conference. Photograph: ddp USA/REX ... «The Guardian, Jun 15»
6
NATO and Tunisia reaffirm willingness to deepen cooperation
On 9 June, the Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs and Security Policy Ambassador Thrasyvoulos Terry Stamatopoulos paid an official visit to Tunisia ... «NATO HQ, Jun 15»
7
Obama and Merkel reaffirm US-German friendship at G7 summit
KRUEN, Germany (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said the United States and Germany were "inseparable allies" and German Chancellor Angela Merkel ... «Yahoo News, Jun 15»
8
Opinion analysis: Justices reaffirm authority of bankruptcy judges …
Opinion analysis: Justices reaffirm authority of bankruptcy judges based on parties' consent. Posted Wed, May 27th, 2015 2:27 pm by Ronald Mann. «SCOTUSblog, May 15»
9
RA Likely to Reaffirm Stance on Tall Oaks' Future
RA has a motion on its agenda for this week's regular Board of Directors meeting whether to “reaffirm or change the Association's original position requesting ... «Reston Now, May 15»
10
House Republicans Reaffirm Support of Gay Marriage Ban
The House Republican Caucus on Friday released a letter reaffirming its support of the state's long-standing ban on gay marriage, calling marriage between a ... «Texas Tribune, May 15»

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