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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. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryconfirm | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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

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   to establish the truth of (something); verify: The secretary would not confirm the reports. [ ~ + that clause] confirmed that my client was there at the time of the murder. to acknowledge with assurance; make certain: The hotel promised to confirm my reservation. to make valid by formal or legal act;

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   1. : to give approval to : ratify. confirm a treaty. 2. : to make firm or firmer : strengthen. confirm one's resolve. 3. : to administer the rite of confirmation to. 4. : to give new assurance of the validity of : remove doubt about by authoritative act or indisputable fact. confirm a rumor. confirm an order. confirmability. kən-ˌfər-mə-ˈbi-lə-tē.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordCONFIRM - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

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   Pronunciation of 'confirm' British English pronunciation. Definitions of 'confirm' 1. If something confirms what you believe, suspect, or fear, it shows that it is definitely true. [...] 2. If you confirm something that has been stated or suggested, you say that it is true because you know about it. [...] 3.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › essential-americanconfirm | English meaning - Cambridge Essential American

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   verb. us / kənˈfɜrm/ Add to word list. B1. to make sure an arrangement or meeting will happen, often by telephone or in writing: I accepted the job over the phone, but I haven’t confirmed in writing yet. to say or show that something is true: His wife confirmed that he left the house at 8:00.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCONFIRMING | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   to prove that a belief or an opinion that was previously not completely certain is true: [ + question word ] The smell of cigarette smoke confirmed what he had suspected: there had been a party in his absence. [ + (that) ] Her announcement confirmed (that) she would be resigning as CEO. The young man's kindness confirmed her faith in young people.

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   Definition of confirm. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.