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clean bill of health |
(informal) an affirmation of satisfactory condition, qualification, or the like. |
Negritude |
(sometimes l.c.) an awareness by Blacks of their historical and cultural heritage, and an ideological affirmation of its value. |
positive |
marked by or showing affirmation. [1/13 definitions] |
positively |
used to indicate strong or absolute affirmation. [1/3 definitions] |
profession |
an affirmation of faith in a religion. [1/4 definitions] |
reaffirmation |
combined form of affirmation. |
self-affirmation |
combined form of affirmation. |
testify |
to make a solemn declaration or affirmation, esp. under oath. [1/6 definitions] |
yea |
yes (used orally to indicate formal affirmation or agreement). [1/5 definitions] |
yes |
it is as you say or ask (used to express affirmation or agreement). [1/6 definitions] |
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