reaffirmation
- noun
- /ˌriːəˌfɜːrˈmeɪʃən/
- We've gathered here today to celebrate the reaffirmation of vows... ...with Caleb and Catherine.
- reaffirmation of identity
The best way to counter this global assault is with a vigorous reaffirmation of the basic values underpinning human rights.
- The best way to counter this global assault is with a vigorous reaffirmation of the basic values underpinning human rights.
Examples
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The best way to counter this global assault is with a vigorous reaffirmation of the basic values underpinning human rights.
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In this way, these programs seem to offer strong support to the reaffirmation of Andean regional cultures.
Academic text (1991) -
What you teach is the reaffirmation of what these students already know.
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A reaffirmation of traditional values and beliefs.
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Media content is an important aspect of that reaffirmation.
Academic text (2016) -
Rather, it is a reaffirmation of the humanistic call for reasoned political choices.
Academic text (2000) -
A pilgrimage back to one's ancestral town is a reaffirmation of one's Dangme identity.
Academic text (1991) -
Precisely what it desired: a reaffirmation and strengthening of America's commitment to defend Japan's interests and territory.
Academic text (2016) -
Pena articulated through her paintings an overt public reaffirmation of Pueblo practices.
Academic text (1994) -
The teacher's presentation was a clear reaffirmation of the students' previous understanding of the topic.
Synonyms
A different way of saying the same idea to make it clearer
An action of saying or doing the same thing again to make it clear and show its importance
To say something again to show it is still true or important
A renewed promise to support a goal or project
To check an arrangement or booking again to make sure it is correct
Antonyms
How Certain
- Formal
- Formal
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word reaffirmation breaks into re- ('again') and affirm, which comes from a root meaning 'to make firm' and is the same root as firm ('strong'). So, to reaffirm is to 'make something strong again' or to confirm it again, which is why a reaffirmation is a statement that confirms something once more.