preaffirm

/priːˈæfˈɜːrm/

Definitions

1. verb

to express or state one’s intention or agreement in advance

“The government preaffirmed its commitment to reducing carbon emissions.”

2. verb

to make something official or certain in advance

“The court preaffirmed the verdict after the appeal.”

3. noun

the act of expressing or stating one’s intention or agreement in advance

“The preaffirmation of the contract was crucial to the business deal.”

Synonyms

  • anticipate
  • assure
  • guarantee
  • predict

Antonyms

  • deny
  • retract
  • withdraw