affirm

bestätigen, bekräftigen

Deutlich sagen, dass etwas wahr ist, oder eine bejahende Antwort geben.

In einfachem Englisch: To say clearly that something is true, or give a positive answer.

• He affirmed his support for us.
• The witness affirmed that she had seen the car.
• Both leaders affirmed their commitment to peace.

So benutzt man es: affirm that… (She affirmed that the account was accurate.)

Synonyme: confirm, declare, assert

Gegenteile: deny

Häufige Wendungen: affirm a belief, affirm someone's statement, affirm a commitment

bestärken, ermutigen

Jemanden unterstützen, damit er sich selbstsicher, angenommen oder wertgeschätzt fühlt.

In einfachem Englisch: To support someone and help them feel confident, accepted, or valued.

• Her parents always affirmed her.
• The group affirms each member's sense of worth.
• Teachers can affirm children by listening carefully to them.

Synonyme: support, encourage, validate

Häufige Wendungen: affirm someone's identity, affirm someone's worth, affirm a child