Confirm Definition

confirm
verb
  1. establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; "his story confirmed my doubts"; "The evidence supports the defendant"
  2. strengthen or make more firm; "The witnesses confirmed the victim's account"
  3. make more firm; "Confirm thy soul in self-control!"
  4. support a person for a position; "The Senate confirmed the President's candidate for Secretary of Defense"
  5. administer the rite of confirmation to; "the children were confirmed in their mother's faith"

"Confirm" in song lyrics

See how confirm is used in real songs:

  • "And people yearn, out of concern, to confirm"
    Doug E. Fresh f/ missjones — Doug E. Got it Goin' On
  • "usps track and confirm"
    AOL — AOL
  • "ripoffreport.com confirm"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "confirm"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "confirm" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for confirm to find words that pair well.

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