CEFR B1

confirm

verb

Meaning

To establish the truth or correctness of something previously believed or suspected, or to state with assurance.

Examples

The DNA test confirmed his identity.
She confirmed that the meeting was scheduled for Tuesday.

Synonyms: verify, validate, substantiate, corroborate

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confirm (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /kənˈfɜːrm/

Definition

To establish the truth or correctness of something previously believed or suspected, or to state with assurance.

Examples

The DNA test confirmed his identity.
She confirmed that the meeting was scheduled for Tuesday.
The evidence confirmed our suspicions about his guilt.

How to Use confirm

confirm that (prepositional phrase): To state that a particular fact or situation is true. — "She confirmed that the flight was on time."
confirm [something] (collocation): To establish the truth or correctness of something. — "The results confirmed his suspicions."
confirm [someone] (collocation): To make someone feel more certain or confident. — "The praise from his teacher confirmed him in his decision to pursue art."

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