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Synonyms for affirmative

Noun

1. affirmative, avowal, avouchment, affirmation
usage: a reply of affirmation; "he answered in the affirmative"

Adjective

1. affirmative (vs. negative), affirmatory, assentient, favorable, positive, favorable#2, favourable, positive
usage: affirming or giving assent; "an affirmative decision"; "affirmative votes"; "an affirmative nod"; "an affirmatory gesture"
2. affirmative, optimistic, positive (vs. negative) (vs. neutral)
usage: expecting the best; "an affirmative outlook"
3. affirmative, favoring, pro (vs. anti)
usage: supporting a policy or attitude etc; "an affirmative argument"
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