Definitions

confirm

[kuhn-furm] / kənˈfɜrm /

VERB

ratify, validate, prove

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affirm approve back certify corroborate endorse establish explain sign substantiate support uphold verify

STRONG

attest authenticate bless buy check circumstantiate debunk double-check justify okay sanction settle subscribe underpin vouch warrant witness

WEAK

bear out check out give green light give high sign give stamp of approval give the go-ahead give the nod lap up make good make sure rubber-stamp sign off on size up thumbs-up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

confuse contradict deny disallow disapprove discredit disprove invalidate oppose refuse reject

STRONG

disagree refute veto

WEAK

annul cancel destroy repudiate void

VERB

reinforce

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assure establish

STRONG

buttress clinch fix fortify invigorate settle strengthen

WEAK

make firm

Antonyms

STRONG

discourage dishearten dissuade hurt unsettle weaken

WEAK

annul cancel contradict deny destroy disprove invalidate oppose repudiate veto void

Example Sentences

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In a statement on Monday, the federation confirmed Mukund Krishna had been suspended from his role "due to an ongoing police investigation".

From BBC

After our review, D.C. acknowledged it had no remaining unserved or underserved locations requiring federal funds and submitted paperwork confirming that conclusion.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Customers are kindly requested to contact their local MSC office for details of the designated port and to confirm recovery or onward transport instructions," it said.

From Barron's

He said a monthly close above $140 would confirm those upside projections.

From Barron's

Israel also issued a warning before Ali Khamenei's son was confirmed as the new leader, saying it would "continue to pursue every successor".

From BBC

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