Pronunciation

/ˈkɑːnfɜrm/

Definitions

• Verb: To establish or make something certain; verify or confirm the truth or accuracy of a statement, fact, or information. For example: “Please confirm your reservation.”
• Noun: The act of confirming, verification, or confirmation of something. For example: “The manager received several confirmations of the meeting time.”

Phrases

• “Confirm your details” asks for double-checking of personal information.
• “Confirm receipt” acknowledges that something has been received and is accurate.
• “Confirm your attendance” is used to ask people to let you know if they will be attending an event.

Example Sentences

• Verb: “I need you to confirm the order before we ship it out.”
• Noun: “The customer’s email confirmed their reservation for tonight.”
• Infinitive: “To confirm is an essential step in completing the transaction.”

Synonyms

• Verify
• Confirmatory
• Establish
• Authenticate
• Affirm
• Validate
• Ratify

Antonyms

• Disprove
• Deny
• Reject
• Uncertainty
• Doubt