said yes
Gave the okay
Said yes indicates agreement, acceptance, or consent to something proposed.
It often marks a pivotal moment: She said yes when he proposed, The bank finally said yes to our loan application.
The phrase emphasizes the affirmative response itself rather than merely reporting agreement.
- consentedGave approval willingly
- amenSolemn spoken agreement
- agreedShared the same view
- acquiescedAgreed without protest
- acceptedFormally agreed to
gave consent · assent · opt-in · approval · endorsed · nodded · commit · signed on · affirm · thumbs-up · green light · signed off · alright · accord · confirm · reply · go-ahead · I do
affirmation vs negation
said yesrefused
Declined to accept
declined · rejected · denied · disagreed · turned down
commitment vs rejection
said yesdeclined
Refused or diminished
refused · turned down · passed on · walked away · backed out
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