affirmative answer

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a reply that means 'yes'

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  • He was hoping for an affirmative answer to his proposal.
  • We are all hoping for an affirmative answer to our proposal.
  • We require an affirmative answer by noon tomorrow to proceed.
  • The committee received an affirmative answer from the board regarding the budget increase.
  • The committee gave an affirmative answer to our request for funding.
  • "Did you get confirmation?" "Yes, sir, an affirmative answer just came through."
  • Did you receive an affirmative answer from the landlord about the pet?
  • I'm expecting an affirmative answer when I ask her to the dance.
  • Despite our best efforts, we did not receive the affirmative answer we were looking for.
  • If we receive an affirmative answer by tomorrow, we can proceed with the project.
  • If they give an affirmative answer, we can start the project immediately.
  • Is there any indication that we will get an affirmative answer?
  • An affirmative answer was given by the board of directors.
  • He had hoped for an affirmative answer, but the reply was disappointingly negative.
  • The senator's nod was taken as an affirmative answer, even without spoken words.
  • An affirmative answer was given to the press about the merger.
  • To confirm your identity, please provide an affirmative answer to the security question.
  • Giving an affirmative answer was the easiest decision he made all week.
  • I'm keeping my fingers crossed for an affirmative answer on my job application.
  • The pilot will not proceed with the landing until he gets an affirmative answer from the control tower.