reaffirmation
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- noun
- /ˌriːəˌfɜːrˈmeɪʃən/
- We've gathered here today to celebrate the reaffirmation of vows... ...with Caleb and Catherine.
- reaffirmation of identity
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Watch on YouTubeThe 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
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A different way of saying the same idea to make it clearer
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An action of saying or doing the same thing again to make it clear and show its importance
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To say something again to show it is still true or important
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To check an arrangement or booking again to make sure it is correct
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A renewed promise to support a goal or project
Antonyms
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- Formal
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- Formal
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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.