What is another word for amen?

Pronunciation: [ˌɑːmˈɛn] (IPA)

Amen is a word used to express agreement, affirmation, or approval. Although it is commonly used in religious contexts, it can also be used outside of that context to indicate agreement or support of a statement. Synonyms for amen include "so be it," "verily," "truly," "indeed," "certainly," and "absolutely." These words can be used interchangeably with amen, depending on the context and the speaker's preference. Other synonyms that carry a similar meaning include "yes," "I agree," and "that's right." Regardless of which word is used to express agreement or affirmation, the sentiment is one of unity and support for the statement made.

Synonyms for Amen:

What are the hypernyms for Amen?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Amen

As for Captain Jacobus, he would invent new words and oaths to abuse me with, and Aunt Angelica would, of course, say amen to all he says;-and there are others.
"The Maid of Maiden Lane"
Amelia E. Barr
"amen," said the first officer reverently.
"Once a Greech"
Evelyn E. Smith
How beautiful, and decorous the rite; how noble the ancient words of the supplications which the priest utters, and to which generations of fresh children and troops of bygone seniors have cried amen!
"Hospital Sketches"
Robert Swain Peabody

Famous quotes with Amen

  • We are all in the hands of an omnipotent, omniscient, just and merciful God, and whatever may be the destiny of humanity (for real or woe), there will be a universal and eternal amen to all that God does.
    W. T. Ussery
  • When a man feels throbbing within him the power to do what he undertakes as well as it can possibly be done, and all of his faculties say "amen" to what he is doing, and give their unqualified approval to his efforts, - this is happiness, this is success.
    Orison Swett Marden
  • amen said a beetle who had preceded him into the interior that is the way i feel myself is it not wonderful when one arrives at the place where he can give up his ambitions and resignedly nay even with gladness recognize that it is a far far better thing to be merged harmoniously in the cosmic all and this confortable situation in his midst so affected the marauding robin that he perched upon a blooming twig and sang until the blossoms shook with ecstacy he sang i have a good digestion and there is a god after all which i was wicked enough to doubt yesterday when it rained
    Don Marquis

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