reaffirmed
Declared true again
Reaffirmed is the past tense of reaffirm—to state or confirm something again, especially a belief, commitment, or position that may have been questioned or challenged: The court reaffirmed its earlier ruling.
The word implies that the original stance remains unchanged despite pressure or the passage of time: She reaffirmed her commitment to the project.
Formally promised something
- vowedPromised with gravity
- recommittedPledged anew
- dedicatedWholly committed to something
- devotedLoyally and lovingly attached
promised · sworn · renewed · restated · reiterated · declared · proclaimed · maintained
Confirmed as true or acceptable
- verifiedConfirmed as accurate
- ratifiedFormally approved, made official
- endorsedOfficially approved or supported
- authenticatedConfirmed as legitimate
corroborated · substantiated · certified · attested · acknowledged · recognized · established · proven
Officially approved or supported
- backedGave support to
- championedActively supported a cause
- advocatedPublicly recommended or supported
- upheldAffirmed on review
sanctioned · approved · solidified · reinforced · bolstered · fortified · cemented · consolidated
Firmly held belief
- faithTrust without proof
- beliefTrust held as true
- principleFundamental truth or standard
- creedStatement of belief
doctrine · tenet · ideology · philosophy · viewpoint · values · position · stance
Ease or soothing relief
- encouragementSupport spurring continued effort
- reassuredHad confidence restored
- consoledGave comfort to
- heartenedMade more hopeful
bolstered · supported · uplifted · soothed · strengthened · emboldened · buoyed · calmed
pledged
Formally promised something
- vowedPromised with gravity
- recommittedPledged anew
- dedicatedWholly committed to something
devoted · promised · sworn · renewed · restated · reiterated · declared · proclaimed · maintained · stood by
validated
Confirmed as true or acceptable
- verifiedConfirmed as accurate
- ratifiedFormally approved, made official
- endorsedOfficially approved or supported
authenticated · corroborated · substantiated · certified · attested · acknowledged · recognized · established · proven · documented
endorsed
Officially approved or supported
- backedGave support to
- championedActively supported a cause
- advocatedPublicly recommended or supported
upheld · sanctioned · approved · solidified · reinforced · bolstered · fortified · cemented · consolidated · underpinned
conviction
Firmly held belief
creed · doctrine · tenet · ideology · philosophy · viewpoint · values · position · stance · resolve
comfort
Ease or soothing relief
- encouragementSupport spurring continued effort
- reassuredHad confidence restored
- consoledGave comfort to
heartened · bolstered · supported · uplifted · soothed · strengthened · emboldened · buoyed · calmed · relieved
reaffirmeddenied
Refused or disavowed
contradicted · refuted · negated · questioned · doubted
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