Confirm

/kənˈfɜːrm/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to establish the truth or correctness of something.

The doctor will confirm the diagnosis after reviewing the test results.

to make a decision or agreement firm or definitive.

Please confirm your attendance at the meeting by Friday.

to acknowledge receipt of or agreement to something in order to proceed.

They sent an email to confirm the details of the arrangement.

From Latin confirmare, meaning 'to strengthen, establish.'

confirm an appointment:

To verify the details of a scheduled meeting.

confirm a reservation:

To check and secure a booking.

confirm receipt:

To acknowledge that something has been received.

To affirm or agree with someone in conversation.

When he said the plan was good, I had to confirm it.

To verify information in a casual context.

I texted him to confirm if we're still meeting.