affirm

afirmar, confirmar

Decir claramente que algo es verdad o responder afirmativamente.

En inglés sencillo: To say clearly that something is true, or give a positive answer.

• He affirmed his support for us.
• The witness affirmed that she had seen the car.
• Both leaders affirmed their commitment to peace.

Cómo se usa: affirm that… (She affirmed that the account was accurate.)

Sinónimos: confirm, declare, assert

Antónimos: deny

Expresiones frecuentes: affirm a belief, affirm someone's statement, affirm a commitment

apoyar, validar

Apoyar a alguien para que se sienta seguro, aceptado o valorado.

En inglés sencillo: To support someone and help them feel confident, accepted, or valued.

• Her parents always affirmed her.
• The group affirms each member's sense of worth.
• Teachers can affirm children by listening carefully to them.

Sinónimos: support, encourage, validate

Expresiones frecuentes: affirm someone's identity, affirm someone's worth, affirm a child