affirmation

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of confirming or expressing one's belief or support.

  - "I affirm my belief in the power of positive thinking."
  - "The witness affirmed the truth of the statement."

• Noun

  A statement that is confirmed or declared to be true.

  - "The affirmation of the suspect's innocence was met with skepticism."
  - "The affirmation of love between the couple was heartwarming."

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Pronunciation

1. /æfɝˈmeɪʃn/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1769587"

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Synonyms

assertion

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with affirmation
alarm , balm , calm , psalm , calamity , alarmity , psalmistry , palmistry

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Variants

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affirmation , affirmations , self-affirmation , self-affirmations , gender affirmation surgeries , gender affirmation surgery , gender-affirming surgeries , gender-affirming surgery

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'affirmare', meaning 'to make firm' or 'to confirm'

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Trivia

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1. Affirmations have been used in various spiritual and religious practices for thousands of years.

2. The ancient Egyptians are believed to have used affirmations as part of their spiritual practices.

3. Affirmations have been shown to have positive effects on mental and emotional health.

4. Repeating affirmations can help to retrain the brain to focus on positive thoughts and beliefs.

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Related Concepts

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1. Positive affirmations: Statements that focus on the positive aspects of a situation and help to reinforce positive beliefs and attitudes.

2. Self-affirmation: The act of affirming one's own worth and value, often through positive self-talk and self-care practices.

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Culture

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Affirmations have been used in various spiritual and self-help practices for centuries to promote positive thinking and personal growth. They are often repeated as mantras to reinforce positive beliefs and overcome negative thoughts.

How to Memorize "affirmation"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize yourself repeating the affirmation with confidence and conviction.
   - Imagine yourself surrounded by positive energy and support as you repeat the affirmation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the affirmation with positive feelings and experiences.
   - Link the affirmation to specific memories or sensations that make you feel good.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use acronyms or mnemonic devices to help remember the affirmation.
   - Break the affirmation down into smaller parts and memorize each part separately.

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