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verb
[with object] 1establish the truth or correctness of (something previously believed, suspected, or feared to be the case):if these fears are confirmed, the outlook for the economy will be dire the report confirms that a diet rich in vitamin C can help to prevent cataracts state with assurance that a report or fact is true:he confirmed that the general was in the hands of the rebels “It is indeed real coffee,” I confirmed (
confirm someone in)
reinforce someone in (an opinion, belief, or feeling):he fueled his misogyny by cultivating women who confirmed him in this view make (a provisional arrangement or appointment) definite:Mr. Baker’s assistant telephoned to confirm his appointment with the chairman make (something, especially a person’s appointment to a position or an agreement) formally valid; ratify:the organization has confirmed the appointment of Mr. Collins as managing director formally declare (someone) to be appointed to a particular position:he was confirmed as the new peace envoy
2administer the religious rite of confirmation to:he had been baptized and confirmed
