We use confirm when we check if something is right or true. It means to say yes or make sure something is correct.
I confirm your booking is okay.
She confirmed the time of the meeting.
Here, confirm means to say yes to a plan or booking. You let someone know the plan is fixed and will happen.
Please confirm your hotel room today.
They confirmed my flight yesterday.
This meaning shows that something adds proof or help for an idea. It makes the idea stronger with facts or information.
The new data confirm our earlier results.
His words confirm what we thought before.
This use is official and formal. It means a group or person agrees and allows something official to happen after checking details.
Parliament confirmed the new law today.
The court confirmed the previous decision.
In religious use, confirm means to give a special blessing or ceremony. It makes a person’s faith stronger in the Christian church.
The bishop will confirm the children on Sunday.
She was confirmed at the age of 14.
This meaning shows someone giving clear, sure information. It means to say something is true to stop any doubt.
He confirmed that he will come soon.
They confirmed their support for the team.
