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reaffirmation

reaffirmation

4 6.0
Saying again that you support something or will keep doing it
  • noun
  • /ˌriːəˌfɜːrˈmeɪʃən/
translation icon : reafirmación
  • 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.

Examples

  • The best way to counter this global assault is with a vigorous reaffirmation of the basic values underpinning human rights.

  • 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.

  • A reaffirmation of traditional values and beliefs.

  • 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

restatement
vsreaffirmation
5 4.1

A different way of saying the same idea to make it clearer

renew prior confirmation rather than change or reword the statement
reiteration
vsreaffirmation
3 4.9

An action of saying or doing the same thing again to make it clear and show its importance

renew a prior confirmation rather than simply repeat words
reassertion
vsreaffirmation
1 6.4

To say something again to show it is still true or important

renew a prior confirmation rather than only stress importance
recommitment
vsreaffirmation
1 4.8

A renewed promise to support a goal or project

renew prior confirmation rather than renew a promise or pledge
reconfirmation
vsreaffirmation
1 4.4

To check an arrangement or booking again to make sure it is correct

renew earlier confirmation in general rather than just repeat it

Antonyms

180 3.0

Not being accepted by people or a group

How Certain

ratification
  • Formal
23 7.0
confirmation
150 2.0
reaffirmation
4 6.0
assertion
168 4.0
statement
  • Formal
1.3
suggestion
759 1.4

Surface Forms

reaffirmation singular

Morphology

reaffirmation = reaffirm (transparent) = re + affirm + ation

This is a standard noun formation from the verb 'reaffirm', meaning the act or result of reaffirming.

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.