GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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    Amen (?; 277), interj., adv., & n. [L. amen, Gr. ἀμήν, Heb. āmēn certainly, truly.] An expression used at the end of prayers, and meaning, So be it. At the end of a creed, it is a solemn asseveration of belief. When it introduces a declaration, it is equivalent to truly, verily. It is used as a noun, to denote: (a) concurrence in belief, or in a statement; assent; (b) the final word or act; (c) Christ as being one who is true and faithful.

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    And let all the people say, Amen. Ps. cvi. 48.

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    Amen, amen, I say to thee, except a man be born again, he can not see the kingdom of God. John ii. 3. Rhemish Trans.

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    To say amen to, to approve warmly; to concur in heartily or emphatically; to ratify; as, I say Amen to all.

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    Amen, v. t. To say Amen to; to sanction fully.

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