States positively is a phrase that can be used to describe a situation in which someone is confidently and firmly expressing their opinion. The three crossword solutions for this term are AVERS (5 letters), Asserts (7 letters), and AFFIRMS (7 letters). AVERS is a verb meaning to express an opinion or belief in a confident and firm manner. Asserts is also a verb meaning to state something confidently and forcefully. Lastly, AFFIRMS is a verb meaning to declare something to be true or valid. All three words can be used to describe the same concept of expressing an opinion or belief in a confident and firm manner.