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
There were more than a few whispered amens in the theater after that line.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 29, 2022
Rice and His Sanctified Congregation, the amens and “Oh yeahs!” from the congregation are so boisterous they threaten to roll right over the preacher.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 14, 2020
“It’s better to swallow existing churches,” she said to a chorus of amens.
From New York Times ● Mar. 10, 2020
We can barely get our amens out before Shirley says, “Momma, I had a funny dream last night, but I can’t remember it. Does that ever happen to you?”
From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson
