In an affirming manner.

pertaining to truth; asserting that something is; affirming / pertaining to any assertion or active confirmation that favors a particular result / positive / Confirmative; ratifying. / dogmatic

Yes; an answer that shows agreement or acceptance. / (grammar) An answer that shows agreement or acceptance. / (obsolete) An assertion.

An elaborate synonym for the word yes. / (military, especially radio communications) Yes; true; correct.

That which is affirmed; a declaration that something is true. / (law) The solemn declaration made by Quakers and others incapable of taking an oath.

To agree, verify or concur; to answer positively. / To assert positively; to tell with confidence; to aver; to maintain as true. / To support or encourage.

simple past tense and past participle of affirm

plural of affirmation

present participle of affirm

The act of one who affirms something; an affirmation.