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- [kuh n-furm]
- /kənˈfɜrm/
- /kənˈfɜːm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-furm]
- /kənˈfɜrm/
Definitions of confirm word
- verb confirm If something confirms what you believe, suspect, or fear, it shows that it is definitely true. 3
- verb confirm If you confirm something that has been stated or suggested, you say that it is true because you know about it. 3
- verb confirm If you confirm an arrangement or appointment, you say that it is definite, usually in a letter or on the telephone. 3
- verb confirm If someone is confirmed, they are formally accepted as a member of a Christian church during a ceremony in which they say they believe what the church teaches. 3
- verb confirm If something confirms you in your decision, belief, or opinion, it makes you think that you are definitely right. 3
- verb confirm If someone confirms their position, role, or power, they do something to make their power, position, or role stronger or more definite. 3
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Origin of confirm
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; < Latin confirmāre to strengthen, confirm (see con-, firm1); replacing Middle English confermen < Old French < Latin, as above
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Parts of speech for Confirm
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
confirm popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for confirm
verb confirm
- certify — If someone in an official position certifies something, they officially state that it is true.
- uphold — to support or defend, as against opposition or criticism: He fought the duel to uphold his family's honor.
- affirm — If you affirm that something is true or that something exists, you state firmly and publicly that it is true or exists.
- verify — to prove the truth of, as by evidence or testimony; confirm; substantiate: Events verified his prediction.
- substantiate — to establish by proof or competent evidence: to substantiate a charge.
Antonyms for confirm
verb confirm
- contradict — If you contradict someone, you say that what they have just said is wrong, or suggest that it is wrong by saying something different.
- deny — When you deny something, you state that it is not true.
- invalidate — to render invalid; discredit.
- reject — to refuse to have, take, recognize, etc.: to reject the offer of a better job.
- disprove — to prove (an assertion, claim, etc.) to be false or wrong; refute; invalidate: I disproved his claim.
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