The studyconfirms the findings of earlierresearch.
Please bring something with you that confirms your identity.
confirm (that):
The doctor may do a test to confirm that you are pregnant.
Synonyms and related words
To show or agree that something is true
show
prove
point to
1a
to make you feel sure that an idea or belief is right or true
confirm someone’s suspicions:
Their strangebehaviour was enough to confirm my suspicions.
confirm someone’s fears:
When she saw the letter her worstfears were confirmed.
confirm someone in their belief/view/determination etc:
His wordsconfirmed me in my belief that our cause was right.
Synonyms and related words
To show or agree that something is true
show
prove
point to
1b
to say that something is definitely true because you know about it
We cannot confirm the number of jobs that will be lost.
confirm that:
The headteacherconfirmed that two pupils had been expelled.
Synonyms and related words
To show or agree that something is true
show
prove
point to
2
intransitive/transitive to tell someone, usually by writing or telephoning, that something will definitely happen at the time or in the way that has been arranged
The date of the meeting is still to be confirmed.
You can make an appointment now, and then call nearer the time to confirm.
Synonyms and related words
To become more definite, or to make something more definite
make certain
beyond (any) doubt
confirm
3
transitive to formally support something and allow it to happen
The parliament’s decision still has to be confirmed in a referendum.
Synonyms and related words
To support an idea, plan or person
support
back
get behind
3a
to formally accept someone new in an important position
Nigel Hill was yesterdayconfirmed as the newchiefexecutive.
Synonyms and related words
To employ someone
employ
appoint
take on
4
transitive usually passiveto formally accept someone into the Christian Church or a Reform Jewish Church in a special ceremony
Synonyms and related words
Christian ceremonies, services, prayers and practices
amen
anthem
baptise
confirm
verb
US /kənˈfɜrm/
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/they
confirm
he/she/it
confirms
present participle
confirming
past tense
confirmed
past participle
confirmed
DEFINITIONS4
1
transitive to prove that something is true
The studyconfirms the findings of earlierresearch.
Please bring something with you that confirms your identity.
confirm (that):
The doctor may run a test to confirm that you are pregnant.
Synonyms and related words
To show or agree that something is true
show
prove
point to
1a
to make you feel sure that an idea or belief is right or true
confirm someone’s suspicions:
Their strangebehavior was enough to confirm my suspicions.
confirm someone’s fears:
When she saw the letter her worstfears were confirmed.
confirm someone in their belief/view/determination etc.:
His wordsconfirmed me in my belief that our cause was right.
Synonyms and related words
To show or agree that something is true
show
prove
point to
1b
to say that something is definitely true because you know about it
We cannot confirm the number of jobs that will be lost.
confirm that:
The principalconfirmed that two pupils had been expelled.
Synonyms and related words
To show or agree that something is true
show
prove
point to
2
intransitive/transitive to tell someone, usually by writing or telephoning, that something will definitely happen at the time or in the way that has been arranged
You can make an appointment now, and then call nearer the time to confirm.
The date of the meeting is still to be confirmed.
Synonyms and related words
To become more definite, or to make something more definite
make certain
confirm
crystallize
3
transitive to formally support something and allow it to happen
The parliament’s decision still has to be confirmed in a referendum.
Synonyms and related words
To support an idea, plan or person
support
back
get behind
3a
to formally accept someone new in an important position
Nigel Hill was yesterdayconfirmed as the newchiefexecutive.
Synonyms and related words
To employ someone
employ
appoint
take on
4
transitive usually passiveto formally accept someone into the Christian Church or a Reform Jewish Church in a special ceremony
Synonyms and related words
Christian ceremonies, services, prayers and practices