affirm

affermare, confermare

Dire chiaramente che qualcosa è vero o dare una risposta positiva.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: affirm that… (She affirmed that the account was accurate.)

Sinonimi: confirm, declare, assert

Contrari: deny

Espressioni comuni: affirm a belief, affirm someone's statement, affirm a commitment

sostenere, incoraggiare

Sostenere qualcuno aiutandolo a sentirsi sicuro, accettato o apprezzato.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Sinonimi: support, encourage, validate

Espressioni comuni: affirm someone's identity, affirm someone's worth, affirm a child