Amen
(interjection)
- Used to express agreement, approval, or endorsement.
- Used to express strong affirmation, especially at the end of a prayer.
Origin:
Late middle english: from old french, from latin amen, from greek āmēn 'so be it', used in hebrew as a response to prayers.
Examples:
- The congregation replied with a resounding 'Amen' to the pastor's prayer.
- Amen to that, I couldn't have said it better myself.
- She closed her eyes and whispered 'Amen' before taking a deep breath.
- The choir sang 'Amen' with such passion and conviction.
- After the preacher finished his sermon, the congregation stood and said 'Amen' in unison.