amen
amen Lexical Profile
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• interjection
Used at the end of a prayer, hymn, or religious creed to mean 'so be it' and express solemn ratification or agreement.
"The entire congregation bowed their heads and said, 'Amen,' as the final blessing concluded."
Used in everyday conversation to express strong, enthusiastic agreement with a statement or sentiment.
"'We really need a long vacation after finishing this project.' 'Amen to that!'"
• noun
An utterance of the word 'amen' at the conclusion of a prayer, hymn, or musical composition.
"The choir's final, resonant amen echoed throughout the vaulted cathedral."
An expression of formal assent, hearty approval, or sanction given to a proposal or statement.
"The board members gave their collective amen to the new budget proposal without hesitation."
• adverb
Truly; certainly; verily; used to lend solemn emphasis or affirmation to a statement.
"The ancient text opened with a solemn declaration that amen, truth would prevail over falsehood."
• Rhymes for amen
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed via Ecclesiastical Latin and Ancient Greek from Biblical Hebrew 'āmēn, meaning 'certainly' or 'truly', derived from the Semitic root meaning 'to be firm, reliable, or trustworthy'.