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Affirm vs Credence - What's the difference?

affirm | credence |

As a verb affirm

is to agree, verify or concur; to answer positively.

As a noun credence is

sideboard, credenza.

affirm

English

Verb

  • To agree, verify or concur; to answer positively.
    • She affirmed that she would go when I asked her.
  • To assert positively; to tell with confidence; to aver; to maintain as true.
  • * Bible, Acts xxv. 19
    • Jesus, whom Paul affirmed to be alive
  • To support or encourage.
    • They did everything they could to affirm the children's self-confidence.
  • To make firm; to confirm, or ratify; especially (legal) to assert or confirm, as a judgment, decree, or order, brought before an appelate court for review.

    • Antonyms

    * deny

    Related terms

    * affirmation * affirmative

    See also

    * affirmative action * confirm

    External links

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    credence

    English

    Noun

  • (uncountable) Acceptance of a belief or claim as true, especially on the basis of evidence.
    • Based on the scientific data, I give credence to this hypothesis.
  • Credential or supporting material for a person or claim.
    • He presented us with a letter of credence .
  • (religion, countable ) A small table or credenza used in certain Christian religious services.
  • (countable ) A cupboard, sideboard, or cabinet, particularly one intended for the display of rich vessels or plate on open shelves.

    • Related terms

    * credential * credibility

    Verb

    (credenc)
  • (obsolete) To give credence to; to believe.

    • References

    * * * * Oxford English Dictionary , 2nd ed., 1989. ----