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10 Language-to-English DictionariesConfirm
/kənˈfɜːm/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To state or prove that the truth or correctness of something previously believed or suspected is true.
"The test results confirmed her diagnosis." - 2
To make an arrangement or meeting definite, often by telephone, writing, or email.
"Please call the hotel to confirm your reservation."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin verb 'confirmare', meaning 'to strengthen', formed from 'com-' (intensive prefix) and 'firmare' (to make firm), from 'firmus' (firm, strong). It entered the English language in the late Middle English period via Old French 'confermer', shifting from its original physical sense of strengthening to its modern application of establishing the truth or validity of something.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Confirm" is said worldwide
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confirmer
Transliteration: /kɔ̃.fiʁ.me/
"Il a confirmé sa participation à la réunion."
bestätigen
Transliteration: /bəˈʃtɛtɪɡn̩/
"Kannst du mir den Termin bestätigen?"
confermare
Transliteration: /kon.ferˈma.re/
"Vorrei confermare la mia prenotazione."
confirmar
Transliteration: /kom.fiɾˈmaɾ/
"La aerolínea confirmó el vuelo."
confirmar
Transliteration: /kõ.fiɾˈmaɾ/
"Preciso confirmar os detalhes da viagem."
पुष्टि करना
Transliteration: pushti karna
"कृपया अपनी उपस्थिति की पुष्टि करें।"
确认
Transliteration: quèrèn
"请帮我确认一下机票信息。"
확인하다
Transliteration: hwaginhada
"예약을 확인해 주시기 바랍니다."
確認する
Transliteration: kakunin suru
"明日の予定を確認してください。"
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