confirm
Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/kənˈfɜːm/]
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Senses
1. confirm (verb) — sense 1
Definition: To strengthen; to make firm or resolute.
Concept: Подтверждение
2. confirm (verb) — sense 2
Definition: To administer the sacrament of confirmation on (someone).
Example: She pulled through with the boy till he was confirmed; but then she told him that she could not feed him any longer; he would have to go out and earn his own bread.
3. confirm (verb) — sense 3
Definition: To assure the accuracy of previous statements.
Example: Despite all the evidence confirming the existence of the Protheans, little is known about their culture and society. From time to time, dig sites will yield new clues, but after 50,000 years of decay, little of value is unearthed.
4. confirm (adv) — sense 4
Definition: For sure, definitely.
Example: This is confirm not my handwriting.
Structure of the word
Roots:- dʰer (Proto-Indo-European)
Connections
Polarities
Affirmation ↔ Denial — concept «Подтверждение»
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