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affirmation::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | avouchment, avowal |
| Type of | assertion, averment, asseveration |
| Has types | affirmative, professing, profession, reaffirmation, reassertion |
| Derivation | affirm |
affirmation::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | assertion, statement |
| Type of | speech act |
| Has types | say-so |
| Derivation | affirm |
affirmation::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | judgement, judicial decision, judgment |
| Derivation | affirm |
affirmation::noun | Spocien Dictionary
(religion) a solemn declaration that serves the same purpose as an oath (if an oath is objectionable to the person on religious or ethical grounds)
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | commitment, dedication |
| Has types | profession |
Examples of affirmation
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Here, charitable entertaining is the vehicle for the road to social affirmation.
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He said some people will read his book and find affirmation for their own ideas.
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They are not an affirmation of a vocational hierarchy within the Hindu universe.
From the economist.com
Albom brings food to Schwartz at every visit, an affirmation of life and health.
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In extremity, this maxim can be a rationalized affirmation for heinous activity.
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It was solid affirmation that you don't need an organisation to organise people.
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Small Source of Comfort concludes with a surprise, an affirmation called Gifts.
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He's shocked by the affirmation, but admits he won't be taking it that seriously.
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Most waited out of an affirmation of faith, although a handful waited in protest.
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- Avowal: a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something
- The act of affirming or asserting or stating something
- (religion) a solemn declaration that serves the same purpose as an oath (if an oath is objectionable to the person on religious or ethical grounds)
- A judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was correct and should stand
- (affirm) confirm: establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; "his story confirmed my doubts"; "The evidence supports the defendant"
- (affirm) to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true; "Before God I swear I am innocent"
- 'Affirmation' is the title of the fourth album from Beverley Knight, released in 2004 by Parlophone records.
- In law, an affirmation is a solemn declaration allowed to those who conscientiously object to taking an oath. An affirmation has exactly the same legal effect as an oath, but is usually taken to avoid the religious implications of an oath. ...
- Affirmation is the second and final studio album by Australian pop duo Savage Garden released on 9 November 1999. ...
