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

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONFIRM | English meaning - Cambridge 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.

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

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   5 meanings: 1. to prove to be true or valid; corroborate; verify 2. to assert for a second or further time, so as to make more.... Click for more definitions.

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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.

6. 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.

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

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   1. ( may take a clause as object) to prove to be true or valid; corroborate; verify. 2. ( may take a clause as object) to assert for a second or further time, so as to make more definite: he confirmed that he would appear in court. 3. to strengthen or make more firm: his story confirmed my doubts.

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

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   verb. confirmed, confirms. To prove the truth, validity, or authenticity of; verify. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To reaffirm the establishment of (a reservation or advance arrangement). American Heritage. To make firm; strengthen; establish; encourage. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To make valid by formal approval; ratify.

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

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   Definition of confirm verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › confirmconfirm | meaning of confirm in Longman Dictionary of...

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    From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English con‧firm /kənˈfɜːm $ -ɜːrm/ S2 W2 AWL verb [ transitive] 1 to show that something is definitely true, especially by providing more proof OPP refute New evidence has confirmed the first witness’s story.