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   confirm

   /kənˈfəːm/

   verb

   • 1. establish the truth or correctness of (something previously believed or suspected to be the case): "if these fears are confirmed, the outlook for the economy will be dire"
   • ▪ state with assurance that a report or fact is true: "he confirmed that the general was in the hands of the rebels" Similar affirmreaffirmassertreassertgive an assuranceassure someonerepeatsay againstate againpledgepromiseguaranteeOpposite deny
   • ▪ reinforce someone in (an opinion or feeling): "two recent experiences have confirmed me in this view" Similar corroboratebear outverifyshow the truth ofprovevalidateauthenticatesubstantiategive substance tojustifyvouch forvindicategive credence tosupportupholdback upOpposite contradictrepudiate
   • ▪ make (a provisional arrangement or appointment) definite: "Mr Baker's assistant telephoned to confirm his appointment with the chairman"
   • ▪ make (a decision or an agreement) formally valid: "the organization has confirmed the appointment of Mr Collins as managing director" Similar ratifyvalidatesanctionendorseformalizecertifyunderwriteauthorizewarrantaccreditapproverecognizeagree toconsent toacceptOpposite revoke
   • ▪ declare (someone) formally to be appointed to a particular post: "he was confirmed as the new EC peace envoy"
   • 2. administer the religious rite of confirmation to: "he had been baptized and confirmed"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French confermer, from Latin confirmare, from con- ‘together’ + firmare ‘strengthen’ (from firmus ‘firm’).

   Derivatives

   • 1. confirmative adjective

   Scrabble Points: 14

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONFIRM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CONFIRM definition: 1. to make an arrangement or meeting certain, often by phone or writing: 2. to prove that a belief…. Learn more.

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   Confirm means to give approval to, make firm or firmer, or remove doubt about something. See synonyms, example sentences, word history, and legal and kids definitions of confirm.

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the verb confirm, which can mean to prove, assert, ratify, or strengthen something. Find synonyms, pronunciation, grammar, and related words for confirm.

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   establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts. “his story confirmed my doubts” synonyms: affirm, corroborate, substantiate, support, sustain. see more. verb. support a person for a position. “The Senate confirmed the President's candidate for Secretary of Defense” see more. verb. administer the rite of confirmation to.

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and examples of the verb confirm, which means to state or show that something is true or correct, or to make something more definite or official. Find out how to use confirm in different contexts, such as scientific research, discussion, agreement, religion and festivals.

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   Confirm means to support, establish, or strengthen the truth, validity, or genuineness of something or someone. It can also mean to make valid or binding by a formal act or agreement, or to administer the rite of confirmation to.

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   Confirm means to establish the truth, accuracy, validity, or genuineness of something, or to make something valid or binding by some formal or legal act. See how to use confirm in a sentence, and find synonyms, antonyms, and related words.

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   Learn the meaning of confirm as a verb in English, with examples of how to use it in different contexts. Find out how to say or show that something is true, make an arrangement certain, or become a member of the Christian Church.

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    Learn the verb confirm, which means to prove, verify, or make firm something. See synonyms, antonyms, origin, and examples of confirm in sentences.

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    Learn the meaning of confirm as a verb and a noun, and see how to use it in different contexts. Find synonyms, antonyms, grammar tips, and examples from the corpus.