Meaning & Definition of word "Confirm"

Confirm

/kənˈfɜːrm/

1. to establish the truth or correctness of something.
- Example: The doctor will confirm the diagnosis after reviewing the test results.
2. to make a decision or agreement firm or definitive.
- Example: Please confirm your attendance at the meeting by Friday.
3. to acknowledge receipt of or agreement to something in order to proceed.
- Example: 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.

confirmation:

The act of confirming or verifying something.

confirmatory:

Serving to confirm; validating.

confirmed:

Established as true or valid.

Meaning: To affirm or agree with someone in conversation.

● Example Sentence: When he said the plan was good, I had to confirm it.

Meaning: To verify information in a casual context.

● Example Sentence: I texted him to confirm if we're still meeting.