amen
interjection
it is so; so be it (used after a prayer, creed, or other formal statement to express solemn ratification or agreement).
amens
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pluralof amen.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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He drew laughs, head nods and amens, and the senator took about a dozen questions.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 27, 2023
But with every phrase I spoke that day in that small upper-room church, the amens grew louder and louder.
From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2021
As she spoke, the crowd snapped their fingers, clapped and showered her with amens.
From New York Times ● Jul. 28, 2020
The worshipers called out amens and shouted for him to “preach!”
From Washington Post ● Jul. 21, 2019
Pastor Dames is quiet for a moment, letting his words sink in, letting the amens and hallelujahs echo throughout the sanctuary.
From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson
