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Synonyms & Similar Words
confirmation
statement
declaration
assertion
avowal
acknowledgment
admission
testimony
endorsement
validation
verification
certification
authentication
sanction
approval
ratification
assurance
guarantee
warrant
vow
pledge
promise
oath
profession
allegation
claim
testimony
expression
pronouncement
proclamation
announcement
Meaning of Affirmation
The primary meaning of "affirmation" is a statement or assertion that something is true.
Definitions
- The act of affirming or stating something to be true
- * A statement or declaration that something is true
- * A formal declaration or statement, especially one made under oath
- * The process of affirming or confirming something, such as a decision or a feeling
Etymology of Affirmation
The word "affirmation" comes from the Old French "affirmation", which is derived from the Latin "affirmare", meaning "to make firm" or "to assert"
The Latin "affirmare" is a combination of "ad-" (meaning "to" or "toward") and "firmare" (meaning "to make firm")
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to the act of stating or declaring something to be true
Example Uses
- The judge required an affirmation from the witness before she could testify
- * The company's affirmation of its commitment to sustainability was welcomed by environmental groups
- * The daily affirmations helped her to stay positive and focused on her goals
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
denial
negation
rejection
refutation
disavowal
repudiation
dismissal
disconfirmation
disproval
contradiction
opposition
dissent
disagreement
dispute
objection
protest
complaint
criticism
censure
condemnation
disapproval