confirm — to establish the truth or correctness of something previously believed or suspected
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to establish the truth or correctness of something previously believed or suspected
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈfɜːrm/
Example Sentences
- My mom confirmed that I'm adopted... by calling me her favorite child again.
- Please confirm your email address to complete the registration.
- The weather forecast confirmed my decision to stay in bed all day.
confirm
VERB[/kənˈfɜːrm/]
to establish the truth or correctness of something previously believed or suspected
The doctor reviews the scan to confirm the diagnosis with certainty.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'confirmare', composed of the prefix 'con-' (meaning 'with' or 'together') and 'firmare' (meaning 'to make firm' or 'to strengthen'), derived from 'firmus' meaning 'firm' or 'strong'.
Breakdown
con- (with/together) + firm (make strong) + -ate (verb suffix) = confirm
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom confirmed that I'm adopted... by calling me her favorite child again.”
“Please confirm your email address to complete the registration.”
“The weather forecast confirmed my decision to stay in bed all day.”
“DNA tests confirmed the identity of the suspect.”
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