Definitions

confirm

[kuhn-furm] / kənˈfɜrm /

VERB

ratify, validate, prove

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affirm approve back certify corroborate endorse establish explain sign substantiate support uphold verify

STRONG

attest authenticate bless buy check circumstantiate debunk double-check justify okay sanction settle subscribe underpin vouch warrant witness

WEAK

bear out check out give green light give high sign give stamp of approval give the go-ahead give the nod lap up make good make sure rubber-stamp sign off on size up thumbs-up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

confuse contradict deny disallow disapprove discredit disprove invalidate oppose refuse reject

STRONG

disagree refute veto

WEAK

annul cancel destroy repudiate void

VERB

reinforce

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assure establish

STRONG

buttress clinch fix fortify invigorate settle strengthen

WEAK

make firm

Antonyms

STRONG

discourage dishearten dissuade hurt unsettle weaken

WEAK

annul cancel contradict deny destroy disprove invalidate oppose repudiate veto void

Example Sentences

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“A wide range of data over recent months have confirmed that inflationary pressures picked up materially in the second half of 2025,” the RBA’s monetary policy board said in a statement.

From The Wall Street Journal

On Monday evening, Clinton deputy chief of staff Angel Ureña posted on X confirming the couple would appear before the panel.

From BBC

It was confirmed by a 6% weekly gain on the strongest volume in at least five years following a 9% decline the prior week.

From Barron's

SpaceX confirmed the deal Monday, posting a memo Musk sent out about the arrangement on its website.

From The Wall Street Journal

Fed officials were hoping to confirm that view in the January jobs report.

From MarketWatch

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