affirm \ə-'fərm\ verb to state that something is true. From Latin affirmāre, to make firm. Based on the dictionary definition, which sentence correctly uses the word affirm? A. The senator's speech gave an affirm view of his beliefs about raising taxes. B. Holly affirmed that she had attended the concert and showed us her ticket stub as proof. C. The principal asked the student to give an affirm answer so his punishment would not be harsh. D. Suzie's report card affirmed her poor grades when it arrived with an award certificate for making the honor roll.