con·firm /kənˈfɚm/ verb
con·firms; con·firmed; con·firm·ing
1 [+ obj] : to state or show that (something) is true or correct
▪ The tests confirmed the doctors' suspicions of cancer. ▪ The attack confirmed her worst fears about the neighborhood. ▪ Police would not confirm [=verify] reports of a shooting. ▪ The award confirmed her status as one of the great movie actresses. ▪ Medical tests confirmed (that) he did not have a heart attack.
▪ The tests confirmed the doctors' suspicions of cancer. ▪ The attack confirmed her worst fears about the neighborhood. ▪ Police would not confirm [=verify] reports of a shooting. ▪ The award confirmed her status as one of the great movie actresses. ▪ Medical tests confirmed (that) he did not have a heart attack.
2 : to tell someone that something has definitely happened or is going to happen : to make (something) definite or official [+ obj] ▪ The dentist's office called to confirm your appointment for tomorrow. ▪ Please confirm [=acknowledge] receipt of the shipment. ▪ confirm a hotel reservation [no obj] ▪ We have a reservation for you for tomorrow night. Please call to confirm.
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