Affirmation

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˌæfərˈmeɪʃən/

Definitions of affirmation

noun a statement or declaration that something is true or valid

Example Sentences

A1 I repeat positive affirmations to myself every morning.

A2 She wrote down daily affirmations to help boost her confidence.

B1 The therapist encouraged her to practice self-affirmations to improve her self-esteem.

B2 The athlete used affirmations to visualize success before each competition.

C1 The politician's speech was filled with affirmations of unity and progress.

C2 The author's book on self-affirmations became a bestseller worldwide.

adjective affirmative; positive

Example Sentences

A1 I received an affirmation letter from my boss for a job well done.

A2 She gave me an affirmation nod to reassure me that everything was okay.

B1 The teacher's affirmation comments on my essay boosted my confidence.

B2 His affirmation attitude towards his employees created a positive work environment.

C1 The affirmation of his leadership skills by the board members led to his promotion.

C2 Her affirmation speech at the conference inspired many to pursue their dreams.

Examples of affirmation in a Sentence

formal The judge asked for an affirmation from the witness before they could testify.

informal She gave a strong affirmation that she would be at the party.

slang I'm all about that affirmation life, you know?

figurative The blooming flowers were a beautiful affirmation of spring's arrival.

Grammatical Forms of affirmation

past tense

affirmed

plural

affirmations

comparative

more affirmation

superlative

most affirmation

present tense

affirms

future tense

will affirm

perfect tense

have affirmed

continuous tense

is affirming

singular

affirmation

positive degree

affirmative

infinitive

to affirm

gerund

affirming

participle

affirmed

Origin and Evolution of affirmation

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'affirmation' originated from the Latin word 'affirmatio', which comes from the verb 'affirmare' meaning 'to make steady, strengthen'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'affirmation' has evolved to encompass the idea of confirming or asserting something positively, often used in the context of expressing agreement or belief in something.