affirmation
noun/ˌæfərˈmeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #10,142 most common English word
Meaning
A statement or action that confirms or supports something; emotional encouragement.
Example sentence
She needed daily affirmation from her coach to stay motivated during training.
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