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to confirm
01
to show or say that something is the case, particularly by providing proof
Transitive: to confirm sth
Grammatical Information
action verb
regular
present tense
confirm
3rd person singular
confirms
past simple
confirmed
past participle
confirmed
Examples
The doctor confirmed the diagnosis with the results of the blood test.
02
to make something such as an arrangement, position, etc. more definite
Transitive: to confirm an arrangement or commitment
Examples
The manager confirmed the meeting time before sending out the invitations.
03
to make something stronger or more secure
Transitive: to confirm sth
Examples
The coach 's advice confirmed the player's confidence before the big game.
04
to strengthen or support someone's belief, opinion, or feeling
Transitive: to confirm a belief or opinion
Examples
Her kind words confirmed my belief that I can succeed.
Lexical Tree
confirmable
confirmation
confirmative
confirm
