affirmer — meaning in English

English meaning

• argue verb To exchange differing opinions, often heatedly.
• assert verb To state something firmly and confidently, as if it were beyond doubt.
• aver verb To state something firmly and confidently as being true.
• vindicate verb To clear of an accusation, suspicion or criticism.

Senses

affirmer is used for these senses in English:

• argue (intransitive) To debate, disagree, or discuss opposing or differing viewpoints; to controvert; to wrangle.
• assert (reflexive) To insist on the legitimacy of one's rights, opinion, etc; not to allow oneself to be dismissed; to ensure that one is taken into consideration; to make oneself respected; to be assertive. See assert oneself.
• aver (ambitransitive) To assert the truth of (something); to affirm (something) with confidence; to declare (something) in a positive manner.
• vindicate (transitive) To maintain or defend (a cause) against opposition.

argue — full definition

1. verb To exchange differing opinions, often heatedly.
2. verb To give reasons in support of a position.

assert — full definition

1. verb To state something firmly and confidently, as if it were beyond doubt.
2. verb To insist on a right, claim, or opinion, refusing to be ignored or overridden.

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