affirmatives
Words meaning yes
Affirmatives are statements, responses, or votes that express agreement or approval.
In formal contexts—parliamentary procedure, military communication, legal proceedings—an affirmative is a "yes" vote or positive response: The motion passed with twelve affirmatives.
The term also covers words and gestures that signal assent: She nodded and gave other affirmatives throughout the interview.
Granted right to act
- assentFormal expression of approval
- acquiescenceUnresisting acceptance
- acceptanceConsent to receive
- go-aheadPermission to begin
clearance · agreement · compliance · concurrence · willingness · opt-in · release · waiver
Opposite of no
- nodBrief head tilt
- certainlyWithout any doubt
- indeedWord affirming emphasis
- absolutelyCompletely, without exception
positively · definitely · surely · aye · yep · yeah · yup · righto
Formal expression of support
- sanctionApproval or punitive measure
- ratificationFormal approval by authority
- authorizationFormal permission granted
- validationConfirming truth or accuracy
certification · accreditation · support · favor · backing · thumbs-up · green-light · blessing
Confirming genuine identity
- corroborationEvidence confirming another account
- substantiationProof of truth
- attestationFormal declaration confirming truth
- proofDemonstration of truth
evidence · testimony · documentation · certification · validation · affidavit · sworn statement · deposition
permission
Granted right to act
- assentFormal expression of approval
- acquiescenceUnresisting acceptance
- acceptanceConsent to receive
go-ahead · clearance · agreement · compliance · concurrence · willingness · opt-in · release · waiver · authorization
yes
Opposite of no
absolutely · positively · definitely · surely · aye · yep · yeah · yup · righto · roger
endorsement
Formal expression of support
- sanctionApproval or punitive measure
- ratificationFormal approval by authority
- authorizationFormal permission granted
validation · certification · accreditation · support · favor · backing · thumbs-up · green-light · blessing · advocacy
authentication
Confirming genuine identity
- corroborationEvidence confirming another account
- substantiationProof of truth
- attestationFormal declaration confirming truth
proof · evidence · testimony · documentation · certification · validation · affidavit · sworn statement · deposition
affirmativesnegatives
Unfavorable aspects or refusals
denials · negations · disavowals · contradictions · disclaimers
- affirmative actionPrograms boosting marginalized representation
- affirmative defenseDefendant's excuse admitting act
- affirmative consentUnambiguous agreement to participate