affermare — meaning in English
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English meaning
- affirm verb To state something confidently and firmly as true.
- assert verb To state something firmly and confidently, as if it were beyond doubt.
- claim verb To state that something is true, often without having proved it yet.
- opine verb To express an opinion; to state as an opinion; to suppose, consider (that).
Senses
affermare is used for these senses in English:
- 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.
- opine (intransitive, transitive) To express an opinion; to state as an opinion; to suppose, consider (that).
affirm — full definition
- verb To state something confidently and firmly as true.
- verb (law) To uphold or confirm a lower court’s decision on appeal.
assert — full definition
- verb To state something firmly and confidently, as if it were beyond doubt.
- verb To insist on a right, claim, or opinion, refusing to be ignored or overridden.