affirmation
ˌæfərˈmeɪʃən
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Definition of affirmation - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
truthdeclaration that something is true
  • Her affirmation of innocence was convincing.
assertion proclamation
2.
supportemotional support or encouragement
  • The crowd's cheers provided affirmation to the nervous speaker..
confirmation endorsement
3.
legal pledgeTECH.solemn pledge legally equivalent to an oathTECH.
  • He made an affirmation in court instead of an oath.
oath pledge vow
4.
self-helpRareUSform of self-forced meditation or repetitionRareUS
  • Daily affirmations helped boost her confidence.
assertion declaration positive statement
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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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yeahadv.
language
used to express agreement or affirmation
yeahintj.
communication
expressing agreement or affirmation
yesintj.
agreement
used to express agreement or affirmation
mm-hmmintj.
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

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.

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  1. French:affirmation, encouragement, ...
  2. German:Bestätigung, Unterstützung, ...
  3. Italian:affermazione, incoraggiamento, ...
  4. Spanish:afirmación, promesa solemne, ...
  5. Portuguese:afirmação, incentivo, ...
  6. Chinese:声明, 情感支持, ...
  7. Japanese:宣言, 励まし, ...
  8. Arabic:تَأْكِيد, تَأْيِيد, ...
  9. Hebrew:אִישּׁוּר, חִיזּוּק, ...
  10. Russian:утверждение, эмоциональная поддержка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:запевнення, емоційна підтримка, ...
  12. Hindi:पुष्टि, प्रोत्साहन, ...
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