Confirmed
kənˈfɜːrmd
Definitions
2 meaningsTo establish the truth or correctness of something.
kənˈfɜːrm
To state or show that something is definitely true.
The doctor confirmed the diagnosis.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're playing a game, and someone just told you something. When you double-check and find out it's true, you 'confirmed' it! For instance, 'I confirmed my friend's birthday by looking at the calendar!'
👶 For kids: To say that something is definitely true.
More Examples
Can you confirm your attendance?
The data confirms our hypothesis.
How It's Used
"The news confirmed our suspicions."
"The CEO confirmed the merger during the press conference."
"Scientists confirmed the presence of water on Mars."
To formally approve or ratify something.
kənˈfɜːrm
To authorize or make official.
The committee confirmed the appointment.
💡 Simply: It's like when someone in charge gives the official 'okay.' For example, 'The boss confirmed my vacation time.'
👶 For kids: To make something official and accepted.
More Examples
The ceremony confirmed the young woman's commitment.
The board confirmed the budget.
How It's Used
"The Senate confirmed the new judge."
"The child was confirmed in the church."
Idioms & expressions
Confirm one's suspicions
To provide evidence that what one suspected is true.
"The evidence confirmed my suspicions that he was lying."
From Middle French confirmer, from Latin confirmare ('to strengthen, establish'), from com- ('together') + firmare ('to make firm').
The word 'confirm' has been used since the 14th century, initially with religious connotations of strengthening faith, and later evolving to include general verification and authorization.
Memory tip
Think of a detective CONFIRMING the evidence to solve a case.