Confirm | Mean of confirm in English Dictionary

/kənˈfɚm/

• Verb
• to state or show that (something) is true or correct
1. The tests confirmed the doctors' suspicions of cancer.
2. The attack confirmed her worst fears about the neighborhood.
3. Police would not confirm [=verify] reports of a shooting.
4. The award confirmed her status as one of the great movie actresses.
5. Medical tests confirmed (that) he did not have a heart attack.
• to tell someone that something has definitely happened or is going to happen
1. The dentist's office called to confirm your appointment for tomorrow.
2. Please confirm [=acknowledge] receipt of the shipment.
3. confirm a hotel reservation
4. We have a reservation for you for tomorrow night. Please call to confirm.
• to make (something) stronger or more certain
1. Her parents' attitude only confirmed [=strengthened, reinforced] her resolve to get her own apartment.
2. She was confirmed in her determination to get a higher-paying job.

• to give official approval to (something or someone)
1. They voted to confirm [=ratify] the treaty.
2. The Senate has confirmed him as a Supreme Court justice.
3. The Senate is expected to vote to confirm.
• to make (someone) a full member of a church or synagogue
1. Our son will be confirmed in the spring.
2. What year were you confirmed?