confirm

verb

To assure the accuracy of previous statements.

To strengthen; to make firm or resolute.

(transitive) To approve a proposal or nomination.

(transitive, Christianity) To administer the sacrament of confirmation on (someone).

adverb

(Singlish, Manglish) For sure, definitely.

Roots

firmus-firm · Latin · strong, firm

Synonyms for confirm

corroboratev substantiatev affirmv verifyv validatev certifyv attestv vouchv provev circumstantiatev authenticatev

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