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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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It said it could not confirm whether the raid on the outlet's office was linked to Roldugin.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Although additional studies in animals and humans are needed to confirm these effects, this work provides a clearer explanation of how everyday foods and natural compounds may help regulate chronic inflammation.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

North Yorkshire Police wrote to Price at her home in West Sussex, asking her to confirm if she was driving the car.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

“At this time, we can confirm that no local law enforcement was involved in the incident,” the department posted on Facebook.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

After calling the warden's office to confirm that my visit had been properly scheduled, he finally admitted me, brusquely directing me to the small room where the visit would take place.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson