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confirm

9 definitions • 16 examples
1
to make an arrangement or meeting certain, often by phone or writing:

Examples:

[ + that ] Six people have confirmed that they will be attending and ten haven't replied yet.
Flights should be confirmed 48 hours before departure.
I've accepted the job over the phone, but I haven't confirmed in writing yet.
2
to prove that a belief or an opinion that was previously not completely certain is true:

Examples:

[ + question word ] The smell of cigarette smoke confirmed what he had suspected: there had been a party in his absence.
[ + (that) ] Her announcement confirmed (that) she would be resigning as CEO.
The young man's kindness confirmed her faith in young people.
3
to accept someone formally as a full member of the Christian Church at a special ceremony
4
to make an arrangement, plan, or meeting certain or fixed:

Examples:

The hotel has confirmed our reservation.
[ + that clause ] Seventy people have confirmed that they will attend the conference.
5
to approve someone or something officially by formal agreement:

Examples:

His appointment has not been confirmed by the Senate.
6
to prove or state the truth of something that was previously not completely certain:

Examples:

[ + that clause ] Health officials confirmed that there’s a flu epidemic underway.
7
in some Christian religions, to formally accept someone as a member
8
to make an arrangement or meeting certain, often by phone or writing:

Examples:

confirm that So far ten people have confirmed that they will be attending the meeting.
When initial appointments are made over the telephone, these should also be confirmed in writing.
No contract exists until the company confirms by email that their order has been dispatched.
The group said it expected another $5 billion of orders to be confirmed soon.
9
to prove or say that something is true:

Examples:

They refused to confirm or deny speculation that the company was to close.

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