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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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   to establish the truth, accuracy, validity, or genuineness of; corroborate; verify: This report confirms my suspicions. Synonyms: validate, authenticate, substantiate, prove. Antonyms: disprove. to acknowledge with definite assurance: Did the hotel confirm our room reservation? to make valid or binding by some formal or legal act; sanction; ratify:

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   Definitions of confirm. verb. strengthen or make more firm. “The witnesses confirmed the victim's account” synonyms: reassert. see more. verb. make more firm. “ Confirm thy soul in self-control!” see more. verb. establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts. “his story confirmed my doubts”

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