confirm

[kənˈfɜːm]

confirm Definition

• 1. to make sure that something is true or correct, or to make a fact or statement certain
• 2. to establish the truth or correctness of something that was previously uncertain or in question

Using confirm: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "confirm" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Can you confirm your reservation number?

• Example

  The DNA test confirmed that he was the father.

• Example

  I need to confirm with my boss before I can give you an answer.

confirm Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for confirm

• verify
• validate
• corroborate
• substantiate
• authenticate

Antonyms for confirm

• refute
• deny
• disprove

Idioms Using confirm

• confirm somebody in something

  to strengthen someone's belief or conviction in something

  Example

  His success confirmed him in his belief that hard work pays off.

• confirm something in writing

  to provide written proof or confirmation of something

  Example

  Please confirm your acceptance of the job offer in writing.

• confirm somebody's worst fears

  to prove that something bad that someone feared is actually true

  Example

  The test results confirmed her worst fears about her health.

Phrases with confirm

• confirmed bachelor

  a man who is not married and is unlikely to ever marry

  Example

  He's a confirmed bachelor and has no interest in settling down.

• confirmed alcoholic

  a person who is addicted to alcohol and has been for a long time

  Example

  After years of heavy drinking, he became a confirmed alcoholic.

• confirmed skeptic

  a person who habitually doubts or questions accepted opinions or beliefs

  Example

  She's a confirmed skeptic and always asks for evidence before believing anything.

Origins of confirm

from Latin 'confirmare', meaning 'strengthen, establish'

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Summary: confirm in Brief

To 'confirm' [kənˈfɜːm] means to establish the truth or correctness of something that was previously uncertain or in question. It is often used to make sure that something is true or correct, exemplified by 'Can you confirm your reservation number?' 'Confirm' extends into phrases like 'confirmed bachelor,' and idioms like 'confirm somebody in something,' denoting strengthening of beliefs, and 'confirm somebody's worst fears,' implying proving bad news.