affirm

肯定する、断言する

あることが真実だとはっきり述べたり、肯定の返事をしたりする。

やさしい英語で： 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.

使い方： affirm that… (She affirmed that the account was accurate.)

類義語： confirm, declare, assert

反対語： deny

よく使う表現： affirm a belief, affirm someone's statement, affirm a commitment

認める、励ます

相手を支え、自信や、受け入れられ大切にされているという気持ちを持たせる。

やさしい英語で： 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.

類義語： support, encourage, validate

よく使う表現： affirm someone's identity, affirm someone's worth, affirm a child