to state something as true證實;確認;斷言
[ + (that) ] The suspect affirmed (that) he had been at home all evening.犯罪嫌疑人聲稱他整個晚上都呆在家中。 She affirmed her intention to apply for the post.她承認自己有意應聘這一職位。
to publicly show your support for an opinion or idea(公開)聲明
The government has affirmed its commitment to equal rights.政府聲明了其致力於權利平等的承諾。