confirm

/kərˈfɔrm/

Definitions

1. verb

to make something certain or clear by giving evidence or proof

“The witness’s testimony helped to confirm the suspect’s guilt.”

2. verb

to agree or accept something, especially after checking or verifying it

“She confirmed her flight reservation over the phone.”

3. verb

to strengthen or increase something, especially a feeling or a process

“The new data confirmed the company’s predictions about the market trend.”

4. noun

a statement or declaration that something is true or correct

“The confirmation of the news was met with excitement and relief.”

5. noun

the act of confirming something, especially a person’s appointment or a decision

“The confirmation ceremony was a joyous occasion for the entire family.”

6. noun

a person or thing that confirms something, especially a person who confirms the appointment of a bishop or a minister

“The bishop’s confirmation was a moment of great joy and celebration.”

Synonyms

  • authenticate
  • endorse
  • guarantee
  • validate
  • verify

Antonyms

  • contradict
  • deny
  • disprove
  • invalidate
  • refute