Meaning
To agree, verify or concur; to answer positively.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English affermen, from Old French afermer, affermer, from Latin affirmare, adfirmare (“to present as fixed, aver, affirm”), from ad (“to”) + firmare (“to make firm”), from firmus (“firm”). By surface analysis, af- + firm.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles: