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confirm verb (confirmed, confirming) 1 to provide support for the truth or validity of something • refused to confirm or deny the rumour. 2 to finalize or make definite (a booking, arrangement etc). 3 said of an opinion, etc: to strengthen it or become more convinced in it. 4 to give formal approval to something; to establish officially • His appointment was confirmed at the interview. 5 Christianity to accept someone formally into full membership of the Church. confirmative adj. confirmatory adj 1 giving additional strength to, eg an argument, etc. 2 confirming.
ETYMOLOGY: 13c: from Latin confirmare, from firmare to strengthen, from firmus firm.
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