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- pronunciation:
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fuhrm
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
confirms, confirming, confirmed |
| definition 1: |
When something confirms something, it shows or proves that it is true.
The test confirmed that the famous painting was real and not a copy.- synonyms:
- prove
- similar words:
- establish
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| definition 2: |
When someone confirms something, they say officially that it is true, certain, or correct.
The police confirmed that the tiger that had escaped from the zoo was caught.The hotel manager confirmed the family's reservation.- antonyms:
- deny
- similar words:
- approve, authorize, prove
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| related words: |
check, document, settle, show, support |
| derivations: |
confirmable (adj.), confirmingly (adv.) |
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