affirmation

noun
UK: /ˌæfərˈmeɪʃən/
US: /ˌæfərˈmeɪʃən/

  1. A statement or declaration that something is true.

    1. Her daily affirmation is 'I am strong'. [ ] [ ]
    2. His affirmation of the treaty showed his commitment to peace, which made us trust him. [ ] [ ]

  2. The act of confirming or asserting something strongly and publicly.

    1. The affirmation of his innocence came as a relief. [ ] [ ]
    2. The leader's affirmation of support gave the team the courage to continue, despite obstacles. [ ] [ ]

  3. A positive statement used to encourage oneself or others.

    1. She repeats affirmations to boost her confidence. [ ] [ ]
    2. Using positive affirmations helped him overcome his fears and achieve his goals successfully. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

statement confirmation assertion avowal declaration

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "affirmation" in English means: A statement or declaration that something is true., The act of confirming or asserting something strongly and publicly., A positive statement used to encourage oneself or others..

The phonetic transcription of "affirmation" is /ˌæfərˈmeɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌæfərˈmeɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "affirmation": statement, confirmation, assertion, avowal, declaration.

Example usage of "affirmation": "Her daily affirmation is 'I am strong'.". More examples on the page.