Kilo Lingo

/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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