Cool MateMeaning of Confirm
To state that something is true, or to verify information.
In simple words: To say that something is true or to make sure of it.
Confirm in a sentence
- Can you confirm the time for the meeting tomorrow?
- Please confirm your reservation at the restaurant.
- She confirmed that she would attend the conference.
- The airline confirmed our flight was delayed.
- It’s important to confirm these details before proceeding.
- The doctor confirmed that the test results were positive.
- I need to confirm my attendance at the event.
How to use Confirm
Use 'confirm' in both formal and informal contexts, such as meetings or casual conversations. It's appropriate when verifying information or giving approval.
Grammar pattern
confirm + object
Memory hint
Think of 'con' as in 'together' and 'firm' like making something solid.
Related words
Collocations with Confirm
- confirm a reservation
- confirm an appointment
- confirm information
- confirm a hypothesis
- confirm results
Common mistakes with Confirm
- Confused with 'affirm' which is more formal.
- Using 'confirm' without an object in sentences.
- Incorrectly assuming 'confirmed' is always followed by a date.
Confirm appears in
Confirm in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
تأكيد
للقول بأن شيئًا ما صحيح أو للتأكد منه.
- Bengaliবাংলা
নিশ্চিত করা
কোনো কিছু সত্যি বলে জানানো বা সেটা ঠিক আছে কিনা তা দেখে নেওয়া।
- GermanDeutsch
Bestätigen
Um zu sagen, dass etwas wahr ist oder um sicherzugehen.
- SpanishEspañol
Confirmar
Decir que algo es cierto o asegurarse de ello.
- Persianفارسی
تأیید کردن
گفتن اینکه چیزی درست است یا مطمئن شدن از آن.
- FrenchFrançais
Confirmer
Dire que quelque chose est vrai ou s'en assurer.
- Hindiहिन्दी
पुष्टि करना
यह कहना कि कुछ सच है या उसे पक्का करना।
- ItalianItaliano
Confermare
Dire che qualcosa è vero o assicurarsi che lo sia.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Confirmar
Dizer que algo é verdade ou ter certeza disso.
- RussianРусский
Подтвердить
Сказать, что что-то правда, или убедиться в этом.
- Urduاردو
تصدیق کرنا، پُختہ کرنا
یہ کہنا کہ کوئی بات سچی ہے یا اس کو یقینی بنانا۔
- Chinese中文
确认
说某事是真的或确保其真实性。
More words like Confirm
- Verify
- AffirmB1
to state clearly that something is true
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- CorpseB1
The dead body of a human or animal.
- TypicalA2
Representing the usual characteristics of a particular group or situation.
- VaporB1
A gaseous state of a substance that is typically liquid at room temperature.
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Frequently asked questions about Confirm
What does Confirm mean?
To say that something is true or to make sure of it.
What is the definition of Confirm?
To state that something is true, or to verify information.
How do you use Confirm in a sentence?
Can you confirm the time for the meeting tomorrow?
Can you give another example of Confirm?
Please confirm your reservation at the restaurant.
What are synonyms for Confirm?
Common alternatives include verify, validate, affirm, ratify, authenticate.
What is the opposite of Confirm?
Opposite meanings include deny, disprove, reject.
What words go with Confirm?
It commonly pairs with confirm a reservation, confirm an appointment, confirm information, confirm a hypothesis, confirm results.
What are common mistakes when using Confirm?
Confused with 'affirm' which is more formal. Using 'confirm' without an object in sentences. Incorrectly assuming 'confirmed' is always followed by a date.
How do you pronounce Confirm?
US: //kənˈfɜrm//, UK: //kənˈfɜːm//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Confirm?
Use 'confirm' in both formal and informal contexts, such as meetings or casual conversations. It's appropriate when verifying information or giving approval.
What CEFR level is Confirm?
"Confirm" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.