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Meaning of affirmations
The primary meaning of the word "affirmations" refers to statements or declarations that affirm or confirm something, especially in a positive or supportive manner.
Etymology of affirmations
The word "affirmations" originates from the Latin "affirmare," which means to strengthen or confirm, and is derived from "ad-" (to) and "firmare" (to make firm)
Historically, the term has been used in various contexts, including law, philosophy, and psychology, to describe the act of confirming or supporting a statement or idea
Synonyms
statements
declarations
assertions
confirmations
acknowledgments
admissions
avowals
professions
testimonies
declarations
expressions
pronouncements
announcements
proclamations
affirmations
avowances
attestations
certifications
validations
verifications
authentications
ratifications
sanctions
approvals
endorsements
recognitions
acceptances
confessions
disclosures
revelations
exposures
unveilings
discoveries
Definitions
- The Oxford Languages defines affirmations as:
- + A statement or declaration of the truth or existence of something
- + The act of affirming or confirming something
- + A positive statement or declaration intended to encourage or inspire
Usage Examples
- The motivational speaker used daily affirmations to help her audience build confidence and self-esteem
- * The company's affirmations of commitment to sustainability were welcomed by environmental groups
- * The therapist encouraged her clients to practice affirmations as a way to manage stress and anxiety
Antonyms
denials
refutations
rejections
negations
contradictions
disputes
disagreements
oppositions
objections
dissent
protests
criticisms
condemnations
disparagements
derogations
detractions
demeanings
belittlings
minimizations
dismissals
repudiations
renunciations
abandonments