yes

resounding, unequivocal, unqualified

After months of negotiation, the board gave an unequivocal yes to the merger proposal.

answer, say

When I asked if she wanted to come to the party, she said yes immediately.

with a ~

She responded to his proposal with a yes that surprised everyone at the table.

~ to

The board members said yes to the new safety regulations at yesterday's meeting.

yes or no

The teacher asked the class for a yes or no answer, nothing more complicated.

resounding, unequivocal, unqualified

She gave an unequivocal yes to the marriage proposal without any hesitation whatsoever.

answer, say

When the teacher asked if anyone wanted to go on the school trip, half the class said yes.

with a ~

She nodded and responded with a yes when asked if she wanted to join the team.

~ to

The board said yes to the new safety measures after reviewing the report.

yes or no

The doctor asked if the treatment was working, and I gave her a simple yes or no.