Meaning & Definition of word "Confirmed"

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    Confirmed

    /kənˈfɜːrmd/

    verb:

    • 1. To establish the truth, accuracy, validity, or genuineness of something.
      • Example: The committee confirmed the results of the investigation.
    • 2. To make a firm decision or agreement.
      • Example: She confirmed her attendance at the meeting next week.
    • 3. To reinforce or strengthen a belief or opinion.
      • Example: The evidence confirmed his suspicions about the project's feasibility.

    adjective:

    • 1. Having been verified or established as true.
      • Example: He was a confirmed skeptic regarding conspiracy theories.
    • 2. Fixed or settled in a particular state or condition.
      • Example: She is a confirmed bachelor, dedicated to her career.

    Etymology

    From Middle French confirmé, from Latin confirmatus, a past participle of confirmare.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    confirmed bachelor:

    A man who chooses not to marry and is confidently stating his choice.

    confirmed report:

    A report that has been verified and accepted as true.

    confirmed appointment:

    An appointment that has been officially acknowledged.

    Related Words

    confirm:

    To establish the truth, accuracy, or validity of something.

    confirmation:

    The action of confirming something or the state of being confirmed.

    Slang Meanings of confirmed

    Meaning: Definitely true or established.

    Example Sentence: That news is confirmed, you can trust it.

    Meaning: In agreement with a statement or choice.

    Example Sentence: I'm confirmed on going to the concert this weekend.