confirms
word · lemma: confirm
/kənˈfɝmz/
kuhn-FURMZ
/kənfˈɜːmz/
kuhn-FURMZ
Definition
Shows that something is true or correct; officially accepts or agrees with something.
Usage & Nuances
'Confirms' is formal and commonly used in official, business, or news contexts. Common with 'information', 'appointment', 'identity'. Don't confuse with 'approves' (accepts/permits).
Spanish: confirmaPortuguese (BR): confirmaPortuguese (PT): confirmaChinese (Simplified): 确认Chinese (Traditional): 確認Hindi: पुष्टि करता हैArabic: يؤكدBengali: নিশ্চিত করে - স্বীকার করেRussian: подтверждаетJapanese: 確認するVietnamese: xác nhậnKorean: 확인하다Turkish: doğrular - onaylarUrdu: تصدیق کرتا ہےIndonesian: mengonfirmasi
Example Sentences
The teacher confirms the exam date with the class.
basic
The email confirms your order was received.
basic
Maria confirms she'll join us for dinner tonight.
natural
The news report confirms what we suspected all along.
natural
Once he confirms, we can buy the tickets.
natural
She confirms her reservation at the hotel.
basic