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affirmation
[af-er-mey-shuhn]
noun
the act or an instance of affirming; state of being affirmed.
the assertion that something exists or is true.
something that is affirmed; a statement or proposition that is declared to be true.
confirmation or ratification of the truth or validity of a prior judgment, decision, etc.
Law.a solemn declaration accepted instead of a statement under oath.
affirmation
/ ˌæəˈɪʃə /
noun
the act of affirming or the state of being affirmed
a statement of the existence or truth of something; assertion
law a solemn declaration permitted on grounds of conscientious objection to taking an oath
Other 51Թ Forms
- nonaffirmation noun
- overaffirmation noun
- preaffirmation noun
- reaffirmation noun
- self-affirmation noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of affirmation1
Example Sentences
When I tell her it’s coming up, she nods in affirmation and says, “Well done.”
“His grasp for power, meaning, acceptance, stability and affirmation are very much California’s story. It’s why everyone moved to California.”
Jason White and the Samples become the collective voices of affirmation.
The prayers and programs mostly focused on banal and empty affirmations about being grateful, relieving stress, and sleeping better.
“I think when a lot of people are going out to date or looking for a lifelong partner, they’re looking for a lot of affirmation and validation from outside sources,” DiNardo, 29, says.
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