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   Con·firm

   /kənˈfərm/

   

   verb

   • 1. establish the truth or correctness of (something previously believed, suspected, or feared 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, belief, 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 (something, especially a person's appointment to a position or an agreement) formally valid; ratify: "the organization has confirmed the appointment of Mr. Collins as managing director" Similar ratifyvalidatesanctionendorseformalizecertifyunderwriteauthorizewarrantaccreditapproverecognizeagree toconsent toacceptOpposite revoke
   • ▪ formally declare (someone) to be appointed to a particular position: "he was confirmed as the new 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

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › confirmConfirm Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. : to make firm or firmer (as in habit, faith, or intention) : strengthen. 2. : approve sense 2, ratify. confirm a treaty. 3. : to administer confirmation to. 4. : to make sure of the truth of : verify.

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   Confirm definition: to establish the truth, accuracy, validity, or genuineness of; corroborate; verify. See examples of CONFIRM used in a sentence.

4. 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.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionconfirm verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   confirm. to state or show that something is definitely true or correct, especially by providing evidence confirm something Rumors of job losses were later confirmed. His guilty expression confirmed my suspicions. Please write to confirm your reservation (= say that it is definite). confirm (that)….

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › confirmConfirm - definition of confirm by The Free Dictionary

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   1. to establish the truth, accuracy, validity, or genuineness of; corroborate; verify: to confirm one's suspicions. 2. to acknowledge with definite assurance; make certain or definite: to confirm a reservation. 3. to make valid or binding by some formal or legal act; sanction; ratify.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › ConfirmConfirm - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   verb. 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.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishconfirm verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   to state or show that something is definitely true or correct, especially by providing evidence. confirm something His guilty expression confirmed my suspicions. to confirm a diagnosis/report. to confirm results/findings. Rumours of job losses were later confirmed.

9. www.yourdictionary.com › confirmConfirm Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Confirm Definition. To prove the truth, validity, or authenticity of; verify. To reaffirm the establishment of (a reservation or advance arrangement). To make firm; strengthen; establish; encourage. To make valid by formal approval; ratify. To cause to undergo the religious ceremony of confirmation.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCONFIRM | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    CONFIRM definition: 1. to say or show that something is true: 2. to make an arrangement certain: 3. to become a…. Learn more.

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONFIRM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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    4 days ago · If you confirm something that has been stated or suggested, you say that it is true because you know about it. The spokesman confirmed that the area was now in rebel hands. [ VERB that ]