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Affirmation

Verb / ˌæfɜ:ˈmeɪʃʌn / Another word for affirmation — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Affirmation means a statement or declaration that something is true or accurate.

Synonyms & similar words

avouchment statement avowal assertion reversal declaration assertion statement avowal proclamation pronouncement attestation testimony oath pledge promise vow assurance guarantee warranty confirmation verification validation corroboration

Synonyms by register

Formal

declaration statement assertion pronouncement

Informal

claim say-so boast

Literary

avowal proclamation

Antonyms

denial negation contradiction disavowal rejection refutation

Common collocations

  • positive affirmation
  • self-affirmation
  • affirmation of belief
  • affirmation of support
  • daily affirmation
  • affirmation of fact
  • affirmation of love

Word family

noun affirmation
verb affirm
adjective affirmative
adverb affirmatively

Usage note

An affirmation is a positive statement, often used in self-help contexts. While 'affirmation' can refer to a formal declaration, its common usage leans towards personal belief statements.

Example sentences

  1. My teacher gave me an affirmation that I did a good job on my project.
  2. I say an affirmation every morning to help me start my day off positively.
  3. The president made an affirmation that he would work to make the country a better place.
  4. The athlete's coach gave him an affirmation that he had the ability to win the race.
  5. She wrote down her affirmation in her journal to remind herself of her goals.

Quotes

  • The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes.
  • Positive anything is better than negative nothing.
  • What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.

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