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affirmations

/ˌæfərˈmeɪʃənz/ /əˌfɜːrˈmeɪʃənz/

Meanings
noun
That which is affirmed; a declaration that something is true.

Examples :

"Every morning, she reads positive affirmations to boost her confidence before going to work. "
mind philosophy statement attitude

Related Words

Illustration confidence

confidence noun

/ˈkɒnfɪdəns/

Self-assurance.

"Her confidence in her ability to speak French helped her to participate more in class discussions. "

Illustration declaration

declaration noun

/ˌdɛkləˈɹeɪʃən/

A written or oral indication of a fact, opinion, or belief.

"The student's declaration that she was ready for the exam was a relief to her parents. "

Illustration meditation

meditation noun

/mɛdɪˈteɪʃən/

A devotional exercise of, or leading to contemplation.

"Before her math test, Sarah practiced meditation to calm her nerves and improve her focus. "

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration objected

objected verb

/əbˈd͡ʒɛktɪd/

To disagree with or oppose something or someone; (especially in a Court of Law) to raise an objection.

"I object to the proposal to build a new airport terminal."

Illustration incapable

incapable noun

/ɪnˈkeɪpəbl̩/

One who is morally or mentally weak or inefficient; an imbecile; a simpleton.

"The incapable student struggled to complete even the simplest assignments. "

Illustration autosuggestion

autosuggestion noun

/ˌɔːtoʊsəˈdʒestʃən/ /ˌɑːtoʊsəˈdʒestʃən/

The practice of suggesting thoughts to oneself, as in autohypnosis.

"Before her big presentation, Maria used autosuggestion, repeating to herself, "I am calm and confident," to help manage her nerves. "

Illustration affirmed

affirmed verb

/əˈfɜːrmd/ /əˈfɜrmd/

To agree, verify or concur; to answer positively.

"She affirmed that she would go when I asked her."

Illustration positive

positive noun

/ˈpɒzɪ̈tɪv/ /ˈpɑzɪ̈tɪv/

A thing capable of being affirmed; something real or actual.

"The positive of finishing the project early is a bonus week of vacation. "

Illustration traditional

traditional noun

/tɹəˈdɪʃnəl/

A person with traditional beliefs.

"My grandmother is a traditional, believing strongly in family values. "

Illustration repetition

repetition noun

/ɹɛpəˈtɪʃən/ /ˌɹiːpəˈtɪʃən/

The act or an instance of repeating or being repeated.

"The teacher used repetition of vocabulary words to help the students learn them. "

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presentation noun

/ˌpɹizənˈteɪʃən/

The act of presenting, or something presented

"The presentation about the new school rules was very clear and easy to understand. "