Affirm and Support

Affirm

Affirm verb - To state as a fact usually forcefully.
Usage example: unwilling to affirm without further study that the painting is an original Rembrandt

Support is a synonym for affirm in uphold topic. In some cases you can use "Support" instead a verb "Affirm".

Support

Support verb - To provide evidence or information for (as a claim or idea).
Usage example: studies that support the claim that red wine drinkers have a reduced risk of coronary disease and cancer

Affirm is a synonym for support. You can use "Affirm" instead a verb "Support".

Common collocations

love affirm love support love
belief affirm belief support belief
help affirm help support help
life affirm life support life
Other words: story, side, existence.
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