affirmation
noun
af·fir·ma·tion ˌa-fər-ˈmā-shən 
1
a
: the act of affirming
nodded his head in affirmation
b
: something affirmed : a positive assertion
His memoir is a reflective affirmation of family love.
2
law : a solemn declaration made under the penalties of perjury by a person who conscientiously declines taking an oath
Synonyms
- assertion
- asseveration
- avouchment
- avowal
- claim
- declaration
- insistence
- profession
- protestation
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
a sworn affirmation that he had never acted as a spy for the enemy
Recent Examples on the Web Show your love with words of affirmation and a gift through this sweet piece of jewelry with a message. 
Vanessa Powell, Men's Health, 6 Sep. 2022 Again, words of affirmation are meant to empower the wearer. Paris Wolfe, cleveland, 26 Aug. 2022 Understanding all types – from acts of service to words of affirmation. Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY, 22 Aug. 2022 And if your significant other’s love language is words of affirmation, there are a ton of inspirational and positive sayings that are sure to give them all the feels. Larry Stansbury, Good Housekeeping, 19 Aug. 2022 Inaugurated in 1999, Salvadoran Day mixes a robust political component with cultural and religious element in a resounding affirmation of collective identity. Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2022 Consistency in affirmation is as important to performance management as highlighting areas of improvement—the former instills the drive to succeed and the latter points the direction. Anand Inamdar, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2022 They were seen as an affirmation of the Justice Department's priorities to address racial inequities in policing, a promise made by President Joe Biden before his election. Amy Forliti, ajc, 27 July 2022 They were seen as an affirmation of the Justice Department’s priorities to address racial inequities in policing, a promise made by President Joe Biden before his election. Amy Forliti, Chicago Tribune, 27 July 2022 See More
Vanessa Powell, Men's Health, 6 Sep. 2022 Again, words of affirmation are meant to empower the wearer. Paris Wolfe, cleveland, 26 Aug. 2022 Understanding all types – from acts of service to words of affirmation. Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY, 22 Aug. 2022 And if your significant other’s love language is words of affirmation, there are a ton of inspirational and positive sayings that are sure to give them all the feels. Larry Stansbury, Good Housekeeping, 19 Aug. 2022 Inaugurated in 1999, Salvadoran Day mixes a robust political component with cultural and religious element in a resounding affirmation of collective identity. Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2022 Consistency in affirmation is as important to performance management as highlighting areas of improvement—the former instills the drive to succeed and the latter points the direction. Anand Inamdar, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2022 They were seen as an affirmation of the Justice Department's priorities to address racial inequities in policing, a promise made by President Joe Biden before his election. Amy Forliti, ajc, 27 July 2022 They were seen as an affirmation of the Justice Department’s priorities to address racial inequities in policing, a promise made by President Joe Biden before his election. Amy Forliti, Chicago Tribune, 27 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English affirmacioun, borrowed from Anglo-French affirmation, affermacion, borrowed from Latin affirmātiōn-, affirmātiō, from affirmāre "to affirm" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of action nouns
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Phrases Containing affirmation
Kids Definition
affirmation
noun
af·fir·ma·tion ˌa-fər-ˈmā-shən
: an act of saying or showing that something is true They nodded their heads in affirmation.
affirmations
noun
as in declarations
a solemn and often public declaration of the truth or existence of something a sworn affirmation that he had never acted as a spy for the enemy Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- declarations
- assertions
- insistences
- proclamations
- announcements
- allegations
- claims
- protestations
- asseverations
- avowals
- pronouncements
- professions
- reaffirmations
- confirmations
- justifications
- rationalizations
- arguments
- avouchments
- vindications
- reasons
- reconfirmations
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- disclaimers
- disavowals
- questions
- challenges
- refutations
- denials
- disputes
- negations
- rebuttals
- contradictions
- disproofs
- confutations
- talks out
- talks out of
- talks out of something
- talks over
- talks round
- talks through
- talks to
- talks up
- talky
- talky-talky
- tall
- tall bellflower
- tall bilberry
- tall blister beetle
- tall blue lettuce
- tall blueberry
- tall boy
- tall buttercup
- tall case clock
- tall clock
- tall coneflower
- tall copy
- tall crowfoot
- tall cupflower
- tall drink