Amen

Translations

amennoun
amens
pl
UK
/ˈɑː.men/, /ˈeɪ.men/
US
/ˈɑː.men/, /ˈeɪ.men/
The congregation responded with a loud 'Amen' after the prayer.
Собрание ответило громким 'Аминь' после молитвы.
amenadverb
He concluded his prayer with a solemn 'amen'.
Он закончил свою молитву торжественным 'аминь'.
ameninterjection
UK
/ˈɑː.men/, /ˈeɪ.men/
US
/ɑːˈmɛn/, /ˈeɪ.mɛn/
After the prayer, everyone said 'Amen'.
После молитвы все сказали 'Аминь'.
amenverb
amened
Past Simple
amened
Past Participle
amening
Gerund
Rare but attested transitive/intransitive verb meaning “to say amen (to); to endorse or approve.”

Definitions

amennoun
An utterance of the word “amen,” especially as a response by a congregation expressing assent.
A heartfelt amen rose from the pews after the blessing.
Music: a plagal cadence (subdominant–tonic) traditionally used to conclude hymns.
The choir ended the anthem with a smooth amen that resolved perfectly.
amenadverb
Archaic: truly; certainly; verily (used to emphasize the truth of a statement).
"Amen, I say unto you, one of you will betray me."
ameninterjection
Used to express strong agreement or approval.
When she said we should all work together to make the world a better place, everyone in the room said, 'Amen!'
Used at the end of a prayer to express solemn ratification or agreement.
The congregation bowed their heads and said, 'Amen,' at the end of the pastor's prayer.
amenverb
To give assent or approval to; to say “amen” to something that has been said or done.
Many citizens amened the mayor’s proposal for new parks.