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AFFIRMING Synonyms

There are 30 synonyms of the word affirming. (exact relations)
There are 13 hypernyms of the word affirming. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for AFFIRMING

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approving
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
noun

• the formal act of approving

adjective satellite

• expressing or manifesting praise or approval

asserting
verbv
adjective

• relating to the use of or having the nature of a declaration

backing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of providing approval and support

• something forming a back that is added for strengthening

• financial resources provided to make some project possible

confirming
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• indicating existence or presence of a suspected condition or pathogen

adjective satellite

• serving to support or corroborate

sanctioning
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective satellite

• implying sanction or serving to sanction

substantiating
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• serving to support or corroborate

supporting
adjectiveadj
noun

• the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening

adjective satellite

• furnishing support and encouragement

• capable of bearing a structural load

validating
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• serving to support or corroborate

verifying
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• serving to support or corroborate

attesting
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

• authenticate, affirm to be true, genuine, or correct, as in an official capacity

• give testimony in a court of law

• establish or verify the usage of

authenticating
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• establish the authenticity of something

avowing
verbv
verb

• to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true

• admit openly and bluntly; make no bones about

certifying
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

• guarantee payment on; of checks

• authorize officially

• guarantee as meeting a certain standard

• declare legally insane

corroborating
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

• give evidence for

• support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm

endorsing
verbv
verb

• be behind; approve of

• give support or one's approval to

• guarantee as meeting a certain standard

• sign as evidence of legal transfer

ratifying
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation

upholding
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

• stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals

• support against an opponent

vindicating
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• show to be right by providing justification or proof

• maintain, uphold, or defend

• clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting proof

assert
verb, nounv, n
verb

• state categorically

• to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true

• insist on having one's opinions and rights recognized

• postulate positively and assertively

aver
verbv
verb

• report or maintain

• to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true

Best Hypernyms For AFFIRMING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for affirming, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (13)
affirmatory approving assenting confirming declare supporting validating acknowledging agreeing endorsing granting ratifying upholding

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