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Affirmative
01
a response expressing agreement or consent
Examples
He gave an affirmative when asked to join the team.
The captain acknowledged with an affirmative.
affirmative
01
indicating agreement
Examples
She nodded in an affirmative manner.
The committee issued an affirmative vote.
02
favorable or supportive in attitude or response
Examples
In her role as a mentor, Sarah consistently provides affirmative guidance, empowering her mentees to pursue their goals with confidence.
The teacher 's affirmative approach to student feedback fostered a classroom environment where students felt supported and confident in their abilities.
03
indicating confidence or expectation of positive outcomes
Examples
She maintained an affirmative outlook despite setbacks.
An affirmative approach helped them overcome difficulties.
04
(grammar) expressing or indicating a positive statement or response
Examples
" Yes, I agree " is an affirmative sentence.
Grammar exercises distinguish between affirmative and negative forms.
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