transcription, транскрипция: [ kənfɜ:(r)m ]
( confirms, confirming, confirmed)
Frequency: The word is one of the 1500 most common words in English.
1.
If something confirms what you believe, suspect, or fear, it shows that it is definitely true.
X-rays have confirmed that he has not broken any bones...
These new statistics confirm our worst fears about the depth of the recession...
VERB : no cont , V that , V n
• con‧fir‧ma‧tion
They took her resignation from Bendix as confirmation of their suspicions.
N-UNCOUNT
2.
If you confirm something that has been stated or suggested, you say that it is true because you know about it.
The spokesman confirmed that the area was now in rebel hands...
He confirmed what had long been feared...
VERB : V that , V n
• con‧fir‧ma‧tion
She glanced over at James for confirmation.
N-UNCOUNT
3.
If you confirm an arrangement or appointment, you say that it is definite, usually in a letter or on the telephone.
You make the reservation, and I’ll confirm it in writing.
VERB : V n
• con‧fir‧ma‧tion
Travel arrangements are subject to confirmation by State Tourist Organisations.
N-UNCOUNT
4.
If someone is confirmed , they are formally accepted as a member of a Christian church during a ceremony in which they say they believe what the church teaches.
He was confirmed as a member of the Church of England.
VERB : usu passive , be V-ed
• con‧fir‧ma‧tion
(confirmations)
...when I was being prepared for Confirmation...
Flu prevented her from attending her daughter’s confirmation.
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5.
If something confirms you in your decision, belief, or opinion, it makes you think that you are definitely right.
It has confirmed me in my decision not to become a nun.
VERB : no cont , V n in n
6.
If someone confirms their position, role, or power, they do something to make their power, position, or role stronger or more definite.
Williams has confirmed his position as the world’s number one snooker player.
VERB : V n
7.
If something confirms you as something, it shows that you definitely deserve a name, role, or position.
His new role could confirm him as one of our leading actors.
VERB : V n as n