confirm

/kənfˈɜːm/

/kənˈfɝm/

to confirm

MAIN VERB

to show or say that something is the case, particularly by providing proof

synonyms : affirm

antonyms : negate

to make something such as an arrangement, position, etc. more definite

synonyms : reassert

make more firm

support a person for a position

administer the rite of confirmation to

Examples

1. The doctor confirmed that the broken bone would heal with time.

2. She confirmed her frequent flyer number was on the boarding pass to earn miles.

3. I dropped him a line confirming the date.

4. She checked the fare on the ride-hailing app before confirming her trip.