verb

affirming

aff·irm·ing 3 syllables

To agree, verify or concur; to answer positively.

Word facts

Part of speech verb
Syllables 3
Letters 9
Starts with A

Definition of Affirming

To agree, verify or concur; to answer positively.

Example sentences

  1. 1

    She affirmed that she would go when I asked her.

  2. 2

    They did everything they could to affirm the children's self-confidence.

Synonyms for Affirming

Antonyms for Affirming

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FAQ

Questions people ask

How many syllables does affirming have?

Affirming has 3 syllables: aff·irm·ing. The word is broken into 3 spoken beats.

What part of speech is affirming?

Affirming is used as a verb. As a verb, it describes an action or state.

What are synonyms for affirming?

Words with similar meanings to affirming include validate. The best synonym depends on the exact context you are writing or reading in.

How do you use affirming in a sentence?

Example: "She affirmed that she would go when I asked her."

What words start with the same letter as affirming?

Affirming starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.

How many letters does affirming have?

Affirming has 9 letters. It contains 3 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.