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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

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

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   We'll pencil in the dates for the next two meetings and confirm them later. Please confirm your reservation in writing by Friday. All bookings must be confirmed in writing. Can you confirm the numbers you are expecting for dinner? I'm just ringing to confirm your hotel booking.

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

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   The meaning of CONFIRM is to give approval to : ratify. How to use confirm in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Confirm.

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

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   Definition of confirm verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. to state or show that something is definitely true or correct, especially by providing evidence. confirm something His guilty expression confirmed my suspicions. Rumours of job losses were later confirmed. We have yet to confirm the identities of the victims.

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

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   If something confirms what you believe, suspect, or fear, it shows that it is definitely true. X-rays have confirmed that he has not broken any bones. [VERB that] These new statistics confirm our worst fears about the depth of the recession. [VERB noun] This confirms what I suspected all along. [VERB noun]

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › confirmCONFIRM Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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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.

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

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   When you make sure something is set, or firm, you confirm it. The word comes from the Latin con- "together, altogether," and firmāre "make firm," so confirm originally meant roughly "to make (something) altogether firm." “ Confirm thy soul in self-control!” "Confirm."

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

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   Definition of confirm verb from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. 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.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of confirm – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge 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.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryCONFIRM definition in American English - Collins Online...

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    If something confirms what you believe, suspect, or fear, it shows that it is definitely true. X-rays have confirmed that he has not broken any bones. They took her resignation as confirmation of their suspicions. If you confirm something that has been stated or suggested, you say that it is true because you know about it.

11. 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. 4. to make firm or firmer; add strength to.