Definitions
Stating, confirming, or supporting something as true.
Word origin
From Middle English affermynge; equivalent to affirm + -ing.
Used in a sentence
“an affirming smile and approving nod”
“The majority of Episcopal churches that you’re visiting will be fairly affirming.”
“The Church of the Nazarene should be an affirming church because, as Wesleyans, we believe the Spirit shapes us and can even help us enter the process of reconciliation when we have been wrong.”
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01“Says yes”9 letters
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