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单词 affirmation
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affirmation in British English

(ˌæfəˈmeɪʃən)
noun
1. 
the act of affirming or the state of being affirmed
2. 
a statement of the existence or truth of something; assertion
3.  law
a solemn declaration permitted on grounds of conscientious objection to taking an oath

affirmation in American English

(ˌæfərˈmeɪʃən)
noun
1. 
the act of affirming
2. 
something affirmed; positive declaration; assertion
3.  Law
a solemn declaration, but not under oath: permitted to one who has conscientiousobjections to taking oaths
Word origin
L affirmatio

Examples of 'affirmation' in a sentence
affirmation

It is therefore important that the affirmation be a positive one.
Chaitow, Leon The Beat Fatigue Workbook - how to identify the causes (1988)
Their delivery into the world will be a defiant affirmation of life in this remote and barren desert.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
It is an affirmation of life in the face of regimes that have sustained themselves with mass murder.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Give them lots of positive affirmation.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The exceptionally high turn out at the presidential elections was an eloquent affirmation of the importance that the voters attached to the office.
Wright, Vincent The Government and Politics of France (1989)
They do not need the affirmation of strangers; they always had it.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The first purpose of reward power is affirmation We all need to be affirmed and rewarded.
Bethune, Helen Positive Parent Power (1991)
It seems you have a huge need for affirmation through others, so perhaps that?
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
By the sound of it, this positive affirmation is working.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
But it's also that affirmation of life.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
It doesn't need the affirmation in the same way a commercial company does.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
He needs and wants affirmation from you in his career, in his appearance.
Christianity Today (2000)
He didn't need affirmation or praise.
The Sun (2012)
For some, that is all the affirmation needed.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
You need affirmation from outside sources to feel loved, and when that validation goes away you feel hollow.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
People seemed to lock onto this as some affirmation of their existence and a validation of life, and itwas just overwhelming.
Martin, April The Guide to Lesbian and Gay Parenting (1993)

Synonyms of 'affirmation'

declaration, statement, assertion, oath
confirmation, testimony, ratification, attestation
More Synonyms of affirmation
1 (noun) 
The ministers issued a robust affirmation of their faith in the system.
Synonyms
declaration
declarations of undying love
statement
He now disowns that statement, saying he was depressed when he made it.
assertion
assertions that the recession is truly over
oath
a solemn oath by members to help each other
certification
pronouncement
the President's latest pronouncement about the protection of minorities
avowal
He made an avowal to set himself right once again.
asseveration (formal)
averment
2 (noun) 
The high turnout was an affirmation of the importance of the election.
Synonyms
confirmation
She glanced over at James for confirmation of what she'd said.
testimony
His testimony was an important element of the case.
ratification
The accord is subject to ratification by the five parliaments.
attestation
avouchment

Additional synonyms

in the sense of assertion
Definition
a positive statement, usually made without evidence
assertions that the recession is truly over
Synonyms
statement,
claim,
allegation,
profession,
declaration,
contention,
affirmation,
pronouncement,
avowal,
attestation,
predication,
asseveration (formal)
in the sense of asseveration
Synonyms
declaration,
statement,
profession,
vow,
assertion,
affirmation,
protestation (formal),
pronouncement,
avowal,
attestation,
predication,
averment
in the sense of avowal
He made an avowal to set himself right once again.
Synonyms
statement,
allegation,
recognition,
profession,
declaration,
maintenance,
assertion,
oath,
affirmation,
proclamation,
asseveration (formal),
averment

Nearby words of
affirmation

  • affiliation
  • affinity
  • affirm
  • affirmation
  • affirmative
  • affix
  • afflict

Synonyms of 'affirmation'

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