confirming (B1)

verb (present participle)

Pronunciation: /kənˈfɜːrmɪŋ/

Definition

Establishing the truth, accuracy, or validity of something previously suspected or believed.

Examples

• The laboratory results are confirming our initial hypothesis about the chemical reaction.

• He spent the afternoon confirming flight details with the travel agency.

• The witness provided a statement confirming the suspect's presence at the scene.

How to Use confirming

confirm that (collocation)

verifying a specific fact or event — "She confirmed that the package had arrived."

confirm with (collocation)

checking information with a specific person or source — "I need to confirm with my manager before I sign the contract."

Synonyms of confirming

Words with a similar meaning to confirming:

• checking
• verifying
• validating
• corroborating

Antonyms of confirming

Words with the opposite meaning to confirming:

• denying
• refuting

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