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

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His death on Saturday was confirmed in a Facebook post by his longtime manager, Pietro Carlos.

From Los Angeles Times

She confirmed after the race that she plans to retire.

From Los Angeles Times

The Lambing Shed Farm Shop and Kitchen confirmed the incident involved its food truck, with four members of its team injured.

From BBC

Around 7,000 people have been confirmed killed since the demonstrations began in late December over deepening economic problems, according to Human Rights Activists in Iran, a U.S.-based rights group.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lambeth councillors are expected to confirm whether the plans will go ahead at a meeting on 24 February.

From BBC

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