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confirm

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /kənˈfɜːrm/

KK: /kənˈfɜrm/

transitive verb
Definition

To make something certain or valid by providing proof or evidence.


Example

The manager will confirm the meeting time with all participants.


Tense Forms

Past: confirmed

Past Participle: confirmed


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you manage to confirm our plans for Saturday?
Sloth B
Not yet, but I will check with everyone today.
Sloth A
I hope we can confirm the time soon so we can all prepare.
Sloth B
Yeah, I’ll make sure to get back to you with the details.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
verify
validate
affirm
Antonyms
deny
disprove
refute
Root Explanation

Confirm → It is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "firmare" (meaning to make firm or strengthen). The word "confirm" means to make something firm or certain together with others, often by providing evidence or support.

Memory Tip

Think of making something 'firm' or certain together — 'con-' means together, and 'firmare' means to make firm.

Visually Confused Words
unconfirm
reconfirm
inconfirm
preconfirm
coniform
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