reaffirm
Declare once more
To reaffirm is to state or confirm something again, especially a commitment, belief, or position: The court reaffirmed its earlier ruling.
The word implies that the original statement still holds despite time passing or circumstances changing.
In bankruptcy law, to reaffirm a debt is to agree to remain responsible for paying it even after discharge.
Confirm accuracy or truth
- validateConfirm as true
- corroborateConfirm with supporting evidence
- substantiateProve something is true
- authenticateConfirm as genuine
certify · attest · endorse · ratify · uphold · vouch · acknowledge · testify
Binding promise given
- vowSolemn personal commitment
- promiseCommitment to act
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
allegiance · loyalty · fidelity · steadfastness · resolve · determination · recommit · rededicate
Restore strength and vitality
- rejuvenateRestore youthful vigor
- restoreReturn to earlier state
- renewMake valid again
- rekindleRenew something dormant
reinvigorate · refresh · resurrect · rebuild · reconnect · recommit · rededicate · revive
Trust without proof
- convictionFirmly held belief
- principleFundamental truth or standard
- creedStatement of belief
- tenetHeld principle or doctrine
doctrine · ideology · values · worldview · stance · position · credo · philosophy
Formal expression of support
- backingAid or sponsorship
- solidarityUnity among allies
- advocacyPleading for a cause
- championingVigorously supporting a cause
defense · approval · sanction · patronage · sponsorship · ally · stand with · uphold
verify
Confirm accuracy or truth
- validateConfirm as true
- corroborateConfirm with supporting evidence
- substantiateProve something is true
authenticate · certify · attest · endorse · ratify · uphold · vouch · acknowledge · testify · witness
pledge
Binding promise given
- vowSolemn personal commitment
- promiseCommitment to act
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
devotion · allegiance · loyalty · fidelity · steadfastness · resolve · determination · recommit · rededicate · renew
revitalize
Restore strength and vitality
- rejuvenateRestore youthful vigor
- restoreReturn to earlier state
- renewMake valid again
rekindle · reinvigorate · refresh · resurrect · rebuild · reconnect · recommit · rededicate · revive · regenerate
faith
Trust without proof
- convictionFirmly held belief
- principleFundamental truth or standard
- creedStatement of belief
tenet · doctrine · ideology · values · worldview · stance · position · credo · philosophy · certainty
endorsement
Formal expression of support
- backingAid or sponsorship
- solidarityUnity among allies
- advocacyPleading for a cause
championing · defense · approval · sanction · patronage · sponsorship · ally · stand with · uphold · bolster
reaffirmdoubt
Lack of firm belief
question · hedge · equivocate · vacillate · cast doubt on
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