Definition Synonyms
Definition of affirmation - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
truthdeclaration that something is true
- Her affirmation of innocence was convincing.
2.
supportemotional support or encouragement
- The crowd's cheers provided affirmation to the nervous speaker..
3.
legal pledgeTECH. solemn pledge legally equivalent to an oathTECH.
- He made an affirmation in court instead of an oath.
4.
self-helpRare US form of self-forced meditation or repetitionRare US
- Daily affirmations helped boost her confidence.
Expressions with affirmation
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act of stating or showing belief in your own worth
Self-affirmation can help reduce stress in difficult situations.
formal serious declaration of truth or duty often used instead of an oath
The witness gave a solemn affirmation before testifying in court.
Origin of affirmation
Latin, affirmare (to make firm)
Terms with affirmation included in their meaning
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language
used to express agreement or affirmation
communication
expressing agreement or affirmation
agreement
used to express agreement or affirmation
affirmation
responds to a question with yes or affirmation
affirmation
affirmative reaction to someone's actions or work
affirmation
definitely or certainly
affirmation
used to affirm something obvious
affirmative response
response indicating agreement or affirmation
agreement
used to express strong agreement or affirmation
affirmation
absolutely yes
religious affirmation
expression of agreement or approval
agreement
used to express strong agreement or affirmation
affirmation
affirm something is true or genuine
agreement
expresses strong agreement or affirmation
agreement
expresses strong agreement or affirmation
affirmation
affirm truth with divine consequence
affirming
providing affirmation or legitimacy to someone's feelings or actions
acceptance
recognition or affirmation that a person or their feelings are valid
agreement
expresses strong agreement or affirmation
communication
expresses strong agreement or affirmation
agreement
used to express agreement or affirmation
communication
expressing agreement or affirmation
agreement
used to express agreement or affirmation
agreement
used to express strong agreement or affirmation
Examples of affirmation in a sentence
His affirmation of the facts helped resolve the dispute. Her friend's affirmation helped her through tough times. The teacher's affirmation boosted the student's confidence. The witness provided an affirmation of truthfulness. Her affirmation was accepted as a valid legal statement. She repeated her affirmation every morning.
His affirmation practice improved his outlook on life.
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- French:affirmation, encouragement, ...
- German:Bestätigung, Unterstützung, ...
- Italian:affermazione, incoraggiamento, ...
- Spanish:afirmación, promesa solemne, ...
- Portuguese:afirmação, incentivo, ...
- Chinese:声明, 情感支持, ...
- Japanese:宣言, 励まし, ...
- Arabic:تَأْكِيد, تَأْيِيد, ...
- Hebrew:אִישּׁוּר, חִיזּוּק, ...
- Russian:утверждение, эмоциональная поддержка, ...
- Ukrainian:запевнення, емоційна підтримка, ...
- Hindi:पुष्टि, प्रोत्साहन, ...
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