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affirmation

4 definitions • 8 examples
1
a statement or sign that something is true:

Examples:

We welcome the government's affirmation of its intention to act.
The reports are an affirmation that the students are learning.
2
the act of saying yes or of showing that you mean yes:

Examples:

"Sound familiar?" Obama said, rousing a chorus of affirmations.
She was nodding in affirmation.
3

Examples:

He scours the newspapers for slights and affirmation.
A young child relies on its mother for comfort, affirmation, and encouragement.
4
a phrase about something you want to achieve that you repeat aloud, in your head, or in writing, in the belief that doing so will make it more likely to happen, or the act of repeating such phrases:

Examples:

Some people believe strongly in the power of positive affirmations, but they don't work for everybody.
Learning to practise mindfulness, meditation, and affirmation can help people overcome loneliness and strengthen mind and body.

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