/kənˈfɜːm/
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Translation
To say clearly that something is true, or that a plan is now certain.
Word origin
From Latin confirmare, to make firm, from firmus, meaning firm or strong.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- confirmare
- English cognates
- firm, confirmation
Grammar
Verb typeregular (confirm, confirms, confirmed)
Examples
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To "confirm" is to say clearly that something is true.
booking .
"Confirmed" is the past form of "confirm".
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"Confirms" is the form used with he, she, or it.
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