Definition

To confirm something again, making sure that it is still valid or true.

Example

I need to reconfirm our dinner reservation for tonight.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you remember to reconfirm our dinner reservations?

Oh no, I totally forgot about that!

We should probably call them to reconfirm just in case.

Good idea! I’ll do it right now.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reconfirm → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "confirmare" (meaning to make firm or establish). The word "reconfirm" means to establish something again or to affirm once more.

Memory Tip

Think of confirming something 'again' — 're-' means again, and 'confirmare' means to make firm.

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