v. Function: verb
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Synonyms: RATIFY
Related Words: accede, acquiesce, assent, consent, subscribe; validate
Idioms: make good
Contrasted Words: decline, refuse, reject
2 to attest to the truth, genuineness, accuracy, or validity of something FF1C; a surprise witness confirmed his account of the incident FF1E;
Synonyms: authenticate, bear out, corroborate, justify, substantiate, validate, verify
Related Words: attest, certify, vouch, witness; back, support, underpin, uphold, warrant; check, check out
Contrasted Words: confute, controvert, disprove, refute; contravene, gainsay, impugn, negative, traverse
Antonyms: deny; contradict