confirm
Translation
to confirm, to verify, to ratify
Examples
Please confirm your booking in writing.
Please confirm your booking in writing.
The new evidence confirms my theory.
The new evidence confirms my theory.
He was confirmed as the new team captain.
He was confirmed as the new team captain.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to state that (sth.) is true or correct. Please confirm your booking in writing.
((that ...)) to state that (sth.) is definitely true. Can you confirm that you received the email?
((sb./sth.)) ((as sth.)) to formally establish (sb./sth.) in a role. He was confirmed as the new team captain.
Similar Words
Synonyms: verify, validate, approve; Antonyms: deny, reject
Etymology
From Latin 'con-' (together, thoroughly) + 'firmare' (to make firm). The original meaning is 'to make completely firm'.
Memory Tips
Think of making something 'firm' or solid, like a plan or a booking.