Sekirov Dictionary

amen

/(ˌ)ɑːˈmɛn/

exclamation 2
verb 2
adverb 1
noun 1
forms 3

exclamation2

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expressing the hope that what was said will come true, used at the end of a prayer
- As it was in the beginning, is nowe, and euershall be: worlde without ende. Amen. — 1549
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(informal) Used to indicate emphatic agreement.
- Fry: Bender's stupid religion is driving me nuts! / Leela: Amen! — 1999

verb2

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To say amen.
- The moment Dr. Reid amened, we rushed straight out of the church off home. — 1942
To say amen to; to ratify solemnly.

adverb1

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Certainly; verily.
- Iesvs ansvvered, Amen, Amen I say to thee, Vnles a man be borne againe of vvater and the Spirit, he can not enter into the kingdom of God. — 1582

noun1

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An instance of saying ‘amen’.
- The amens of the dusty clerk appear, like Macbeth’s, to stick in his throat a little; but Captain Cuttle helps him out, […] — 1846

forms

amened · amening · amens

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