Sentences with confirm
con·firm
C c - You make the reservation, and I'll confirm it in writing. [VERB noun]
- He was confirmed as a member of the Church of England. [be VERB-ed]
- Tests confirm painting bought by gallery 60 years ago not the work of legendary impressionist.
- Police would not confirm whether the investigation centred on the Tamil.
- It has confirmed me in my decision not to become a nun. [VERB noun + in]
- Williams has confirmed his position as the world's number one snooker player. [VERB noun]
- Agencies around the world are unable to confirm North Korea's claim today that it has joined the nuclear weapons club.
- He proposes people should have to confirm their intention to proceed with a purchase within 24 to 48 hours of an initial sale.
- His new role could confirm him as one of our leading actors. [VERB noun + as]
- He confirmed that he would appear in court
- To confirm is to establish as true that which was doubtful or uncertain [to confirm a rumor]; substantiate suggests the producing of evidence that proves or tends to prove the validity of a previous assertion or claim [the census figures substantiate his charge]; corroborate suggests the strengthening of one statement or testimony by another [the witnesses corroborated her version of the event]; to verify is to prove to be true or correct by investigation, comparison with a standard, or reference to ascertainable facts [to verify an account]; authenticate implies proof of genuineness by an authority or expert [to authenticate a painting]; validate implies official confirmation of the validity of something [to validate a will]
- His story confirmed my doubts
- X-rays have confirmed that he has not broken any bones. [VERB that]
- The spokesman confirmed that the area was now in rebel hands. [VERB that]
- This report confirms my suspicions.
- Did the hotel confirm our room reservation?
- To confirm a treaty; to confirm her appointment to the Supreme Court.
- Their support confirmed my determination to run for mayor.
- The accident confirmed him in his fear of driving.