confirm
word
/kənˈfɝm/
kuhn-FURM
/kənfˈɜːm/
kuhn-FURM
Definition
To show that something is true, correct, or definite. It is also used to say officially that an arrangement, plan, or booking is final.
Usage & Nuances
Common patterns are 'confirm that...', 'confirm whether...', and 'confirm a booking/appointment'. In everyday use, it often sounds more formal than 'say yes' or 'check'. 'Confirm' can mean either prove something is true or officially finalize something, so context matters.
Spanish: confirmarPortuguese (BR): confirmarPortuguese (PT): confirmarChinese (Simplified): 确认 - 证实Chinese (Traditional): 確認 - 證實Hindi: पुष्टि करना - पुष्टि देनाArabic: يؤكد - يؤكد صحةBengali: নিশ্চিত করা - সত্যতা প্রমাণ করাRussian: подтвердитьJapanese: 確認するVietnamese: xác nhậnKorean: 확인하다Turkish: onaylamakUrdu: تصدیق کرنا - تصحیح کرناIndonesian: mengonfirmasi
Example Sentences
Please confirm your email address.
basic
The test confirmed that the water was safe.
basic
I called the hotel to confirm our room.
basic
Can you confirm whether you're coming tonight?
natural
Just to confirm, the meeting starts at nine, right?
natural
The latest report confirms what we already suspected.
natural