Affirm
Affirm verb - To state as a fact usually forcefully.
Figure
Figure verb - To come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration.
Common collocations
| ability | affirm ability | figure ability |
| character | affirm character | figure character |
| presence | affirm presence | figure presence |
| personality | affirm personality | figure personality |
| Other words: identity. | ||
Both words in one sentence
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Also noteworthy that an early act of leniency comes back to bite him, rather viciously, at which point he is forced to affirm the "Authority Figure" part of the trope.
Source: Series / Manor House
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