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Search phrase: affirmation

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CymbelineCym I.v.56upon warrant of bloody affirmation – his to be morevpon warrant of bloody affirmation) his to be more

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Glossary

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approofproof, affirmation, attestation
avouchment[affirmation] misuse of ‘avouch’ [sense 1]
good as the bestexpression of strong affirmation
position[in logic] affirmation, assertion, hypothesis
protestationsolemn declaration, affirmation
sayingpromising, affirmation, assertion
worddeclaration, affirmation, proclamation

Thesaurus

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affirmationposition
affirmationapproof
affirmationword
affirmationprotestation
affirmationsaying
affirmation, expression of stronggood as the best

Themes and Topics

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Discourse markers...hat about y a stronger degree of affirmation or assurance than ‘yes’ item ...
Exclamations...m [painter] good as the best strong affirmation - cf modern &lsquo that&rsquo s splend...
Responses...oneself yes expressing such notions as affirmation assent and agreement and no such not...
Swearing...ose swearing habits range from princely affirmations of honour (&lsquo by the honour of my ...
Thou and you... protest you proper - unusual for an affirmation of love benedick come bid me do ...

Words Families

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Word FamilyWord Family GroupWords
AFFIRMBASICaffirmation n

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