affirm
US /əˈfɝːm/
UK /əˈfɝːm/
1.
bevestigen, affirmeren
state publicly or officially that something is true or that something exists
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The court affirmed the lower court's decision.
De rechtbank bevestigde de beslissing van de lagere rechtbank.
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She affirmed her commitment to the project.
Ze bevestigde haar toewijding aan het project.
2.
bevestigen, steunen
offer emotional support or encouragement
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It's important to affirm your children's efforts.
Het is belangrijk om de inspanningen van je kinderen te bevestigen.
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The therapist helped her to affirm her self-worth.
De therapeut hielp haar om haar eigenwaarde te bevestigen.