1. Thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1978

1. Establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
   "his story affirmed my doubts";
   - confirm, corroborate, sustain, substantiate, support
    
2. To declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
   "Before God I affirm I am innocent";
   - verify, assert, avow, aver, swear
    
3. Say yes to
   "The witness affirmed that she saw the defendant at the scene"; "He affirmed his commitment to the project"

Type of: act, declare, move, pronounce, say, thoroughbred

Encyclopedia: Affirmed