他坚定地肯定了自己的决定是正确的。

He kept ___affirming that his decision was right.

老师的肯定话语给了学生很大的鼓励。

The teacher's ___affirming words gave the student great encouragement.

高等法院维持了陪审团的裁决。

The high court ___affirmed the jury's verdict.