confirmcon‧firm /kənˈfɜːm $ -ɜːrm/ ●●● S2 W2 AWL verb [transitive] 
New evidence has confirmed the first witness’s story. To confirm my diagnosis I need to do some tests.confirm that Research has confirmed that the risk is higher for women.confirm what The new results confirm what most of us knew already.GRAMMARIn more formal English, you say it is confirmed that something is true: · It was confirmed that the bone was broken.2to say that something is definitely true OPP deny: The president refused to confirm the rumor. Managers have so far refused to confirm or deny reports that up to 200 jobs are to go.confirm that Walsh confirmed that the money had been paid.confirm what My brother will confirm what I have told you.3to tell someone that a possible arrangement, date, or situation is now definite or official: Could you confirm the dates we discussed? Smith was confirmed as the club’s new manager yesterday.confirm a booking/reservation/appointment I am writing to confirm a booking for a single room for the night of 6 June.4to make you believe that your idea or feeling is rightconfirm your fears/doubts/suspicions etc This just confirms my worst fears.confirm you in your belief/opinion/view etc (that) (=make you believe something more strongly) The expression on his face confirmed me in my suspicions.5be confirmed to be made a full member of the Christian Church in a special ceremonyTHESAURUSconfirm if a piece of new information confirms an idea or belief that people already have, it shows that it is definitely true: · Police have found new evidence that confirms his story.· The discovery seems to confirm that people lived here over 10,000 years ago.prove to show that something is definitely true by providing facts: · DNA tests proved that he was the father of the child.· I think we’ve proved that we are a good team.back up to provide additional information to help prove that a statement, belief, or explanation is correct: · When you write a history essay, you should back up all your points with facts.· Wright was accused of pretending to be injured, and this was backed up by video evidence.support to help to prove that a belief, idea etc is probably true: · Do you have any evidence to support these claims?· The notion that women are worse drivers than men is simply not supported by the facts.bear something out if facts or information bear out a claim or opinion, they suggest that something is likely to be true: · Most of the available evidence bears out the view that students learn better in small classes.· Marriage is not always easy; a fact that is clearly borne out in divorce statistics.corroborate formal to provide additional information which supports or agrees with something – used in scientific and legal contexts: · Levine claims that a third car was involved in the accident and witnesses have corroborated this.· Professor Carling’s findings have been corroborated by more recent research.substantiate formal to provide additional information that helps to prove that a statement is correct, especially if the statement is difficult to believe: · A police investigation failed to substantiate the claim that he had been sexually abused.validate formal to prove that information or results are correct by using scientific tests or very careful checking – used in scientific or technical contexts: · All the information used in this report has been validated by an independent panel of experts.
WORD ORIGINconfirm
Origin:
1200-1300 Old French confirmer, from Latin confirmare, from com- ( ➔ COM-) + firmare ‘to make firm’VERB TABLE
confirm
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | confirm |
| he, she, it | confirms | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | confirmed |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have confirmed |
| he, she, it | has confirmed | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had confirmed |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will confirm |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have confirmed |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am confirming |
| he, she, it | is confirming | |
| you, we, they | are confirming | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was confirming |
| you, we, they | were confirming | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been confirming |
| he, she, it | has been confirming | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been confirming |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be confirming |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been confirming |
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Have you called to confirm your flight yet?
- I'll call the hotel and confirm our reservations.
- In July his worst fears were confirmed: he had cancer.
- Let me just confirm that the money has arrived in your account.
- Mr Eastwood refused to confirm or deny the rumour.
- Police have confirmed that they are questioning a woman about the disappearance of baby Kelly Truman.
- Police have found new evidence that confirms his story.
- The campaign has confirmed my worst instincts about politics.
- The discovery seems to confirm that people lived here over 10,000 years ago.
- U.S. officials said they could not confirm the report.
- A meeting of the club's shareholders is expected to confirm the club will go into liquidation with debts of around £550,000.
- A prison department spokeswoman was unable to confirm whether anyone had been hurt.
- Subsequent studies confirmed that a high-fibre diet increases stool bulk and shortens gut transit.
- Tulliver is confirmed in his decision by the fact that lawyer John Wakem plans to educate his boy likewise.
THESAURUS
if a piece of new information confirms an idea or belief that people already have, it shows that it is definitely true: · Police have found new evidence that confirms his story.· The discovery seems to confirm that people lived here over 10,000 years ago.
to show that something is definitely true by providing facts: · DNA tests proved that he was the father of the child.· I think we’ve proved that we are a good team.
to provide additional information to help prove that a statement, belief, or explanation is correct: · When you write a history essay, you should back up all your points with facts.· Wright was accused of pretending to be injured, and this was backed up by video evidence.
to help to prove that a belief, idea etc is probably true: · Do you have any evidence to support these claims?· The notion that women are worse drivers than men is simply not supported by the facts.
if facts or information bear out a claim or opinion, they suggest that something is likely to be true: · Most of the available evidence bears out the view that students learn better in small classes.· Marriage is not always easy; a fact that is clearly borne out in divorce statistics.
formal to provide additional information which supports or agrees with something – used in scientific and legal contexts: · Levine claims that a third car was involved in the accident and witnesses have corroborated this.· Professor Carling’s findings have been corroborated by more recent research.
formal to provide additional information that helps to prove that a statement is correct, especially if the statement is difficult to believe: · A police investigation failed to substantiate the claim that he had been sexually abused.
formal to prove that information or results are correct by using scientific tests or very careful checking – used in scientific or technical contexts: · All the information used in this report has been validated by an independent panel of experts.
Longman Language Activatorsomeone who cheats to do something in order to find out whether something is really true or correct: · "Are you sure this is the right phone number?" "Yes, I've just checked."· You'd better check the figures one more time - we don't want any mistakes.check that: · I'll just check that I locked the door.· Check that the meat is cooked thoroughly before serving it.check if/whether: · Before your trip, check if your insurance covers you abroad.check to see if/whether: · Let's check to see if she's OK.
to make sure that something, especially something that someone else has told you, is actually true: check out something: · We got in touch with the bank to check out the suspect's story.check something out: · What he said didn't seem quite right, so I decided to check it out.
to check that a situation is really the way you want or expect it to be: · I don't think Jo's back yet, but you can knock on her door just to make sure.make sure/make certain (that): · Make certain the car is in good condition before you sign the rental agreement.· I phoned the hotel to make sure that they had reserved a room for us.
to check something a second time, so that you are completely sure: · "Did you switch the heating off?" "Yes, I double-checked."· I don't think I made a mistake. I checked and double-checked all my calculations.double-check that: · Double-check that the computer file was properly copied.
formal to officially check a fact or statement and show that it is correct: · You can verify the facts in the report by calling his office.verify that: · Doctors have verified that the injury was indeed work-related.
to check that an arrangement you have made has happened or is still going to happen: · Have you called to confirm your flight yet?confirm that: · Let me just confirm that the money has arrived in your account.
formal to find out if a fact that you think is true is really true: ascertain something: · The case remains a mystery. The police were never able to ascertain the true facts.ascertain that: · The pathologist ascertained that the victim had died from a gunshot wound.ascertain how/when/why etc: · A doctor should examine the patient to ascertain where the pain is localized.ascertain: · As far as we have been able to ascertain, our client is not involved in anything illegal.
to show that something is correct or true to show that something is definitely true, by providing facts or information: · We're sure Jason took the money, but we can't prove it.· Until there is evidence to prove any of these claims, we cannot pass judgement.prove that: · Can you prove that you were at home at the time of the attack? · He wanted to prove that he was just as clever as his sister.prove somebody wrong/innocent/guilty: · I would love to prove him wrong.prove something to somebody: · I'm telling the truth, and I can prove it to you.prove where/how etc: · Don't trust anyone who turns up at your door, unless they can prove who they are.prove something conclusively/beyond doubt: · His guilt has never been conclusively proven.
if facts or actions show that something is true, they prove that it is true: · The Prime Minister's comments show his ignorance of people's feelings.show (that): · Research shows that smiling increases the levels of hormones that promote good health.show where/how etc: · These figures show how serious the company's problems are.show something/somebody to be something: · A scientific theory is only 'true' until someone shows it to be false or inaccurate.
to do something or provide information which makes it very clear to people that something is true: · The studies demonstrate a clear link between smoking and heart disease.demonstrate (that): · The President is anxious to demonstrate that he has a strong foreign policy.demonstrate where/how etc: · Try to round off your answer by demonstrating how your old job has prepared you to do the job you are applying for.
if a piece of new information confirms an idea or belief that people already have, it shows that it is definitely true: · Police have found new evidence that confirms his story.confirm that: · The discovery seems to confirm that people lived here over 10,000 years ago.confirm somebody's worst fears (=prove that something is as bad as someone thought it was): · In July his worst fears were confirmed: he had cancer.
: support a theory/claim/notion/ view etc to help to prove that a belief, idea etc is probably true: · Do you have any evidence to support these claims?· The notion that women are worse drivers than men is simply not supported by the facts.· For twenty-five years he painstakingly amassed evidence to support his hypothesis.
to provide additional information to help prove that a statement, belief, or explanation is correct: back up something: · When you write a history essay, you should back up all your points with facts.back something/it/them up: · They claim they can give us the best deal, but can they back this up with guarantees?· Wright was accused of pretending to be injured, and this was backed up by video evidence.
if facts or information bear out a claim or opinion, they support it and help to prove that it is probably true: bear out something: · Most of the available evidence bears out the view that students learn better in small classes than in large classes.· My warnings about Jean-Paul were later borne out by his dishonesty.bear somebody out (=prove what someone has said is true): · Last summer I predicted an increase in terrorist violence, and recent events have borne me out.
formal to provide additional information that helps to prove that a statement is correct, especially if the statement is difficult to believe: substantiate a claim/an allegation: · The authorities claimed they were conspiring to overthrow the government, but offered no evidence to substantiate these claims.· Allegations made by prisoners are usually only considered when substantiated by the evidence of a prison officer.
formal to prove that information or results are correct by using scientific tests or very careful checking - used in scientific or technical contexts: · All the information used in this report has been validated by an independent panel of experts.· This is an interesting hypothesis, but all attempts to validate it have so far failed.
formal to provide additional information which supports or agrees with something that most people already accept as true - used in scientific and legal contexts: · Levine claims that a third car was involved in the accident and witnesses have corroborated this.· Professor Carling's findings have been corroborated by more recent research.corroborate a story: · There was no one to corroborate her story about the disturbance in the lounge.corroborating evidence: · No doctor would order surgery on the basis of a single test result, without corroborating clinical evidence.
to say that something is definitely true to say that something is true, even though it has not been proved and people may not believe it: claim (that): · Martin claimed that he was with friends at the time of his wife's murder.· She claimed she was fired from her job for being pregnant.claim to be something: · She claims to be a descendent of Charles Dickens.claim to have done something: · Doctors claim to have discovered a cure for the disease.claim responsibility/credit etc: · No one has yet claimed responsibility for planting the bomb.
to repeatedly say that something is true, especially when other people do not believe you: maintain (that): · My mother always maintains that I learned to talk at six months.· The authors of "Superdiet' maintain you can lose pounds without eating less.
to state very firmly that something is true: assert (that): · Professor Sykes has asserted that the skeleton, which was said to be man's first ancestor, is in fact a fake.· After 1947, Nehru began to assert his supremacy and sack party chiefs who opposed him.· If women are to have equal opportunity, they must loudly assert their ability to do all traditional "male' jobs.
if you confirm something that other people have already said is true, you say publicly that it is definitely true: · Mr Eastwood refused to confirm or deny the rumour.confirm (that): · Police have confirmed that they are questioning a woman about the disappearance of baby Kelly Truman.
to make a formal statement of what is true, especially in a court of law: · Police had to guard him in hospital until he was well enough to testify.testify that: · I'm prepared to testify in court that I was in Carolyn's apartment that night.testify against somebody (=say something intended to prove someone is guilty): · The witness who had testified against him withdrew her allegation.
informal to say very firmly that what you have said is the truth: swear (that): · It was a mistake -- she swears that she didn't mean to do it.· The plane flew so low that Geoff swears he saw one wing touch the top of a tree.swear blind (that) (=used for emphasizing that someone is telling the truth): · She swears blind that she never met the man.
if someone such as a doctor or another professional person certifies something, they officially say that it is true: certify (that): · Doctors have certified that the suspect was in a lot of pain at the time of the incident.certify somebody fit/dead/insane etc: · The doctor certified me unfit to go to work for the next month.
to say and repeat that something is true, especially when a lot of people think that it might not be true: insist (that): · Though there are no other witnesses, she insists she saw a man in the yard that night.· UFO spotters will always insist that their data is correct.
to firmly and repeatedly state that you have not done something wrong: protest (that): · Marge protested that she had never had any kind of affair with Lawrence.protest your innocence (=say repeatedly that you did not commit a crime): · Throughout the trial Reilly protested his innocence.
to say that you have not done something bad that people say you have done: · Bowlam denied all charges of selling drugs to children.deny (that): · The singer denies that he copied the tune from an old Beatles song.deny doing something: · Did he actually deny meeting Jenny that night? flatly/categorically deny (=deny very strongly): · The foreman had not informed us that the paraffin might explode. In fact he had categorically denied there was any danger.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY Managers have so far refused to confirm or deny reports that up to 200 jobs are to go. I am writing to confirm a booking for a single room for the night of 6 June. This just confirms my worst fears. Gerald was 38, and a confirmed bachelor (=a man who has decided that he will never marry).
Managers have so far refused to confirm or deny reports that up to 200 jobs are to go. I am writing to confirm a booking for a single room for the night of 6 June. This just confirms my worst fears. (=make you believe something more strongly) The expression on his face confirmed me in my suspicions.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES The expression on his face confirmed me in my suspicions. Gerald was 38, and a confirmed bachelor (=a man who has decided that he will never marry).· Please confirm your booking 48 hours before your flight.
(=make sure that they are correct)· Could you confirm the details of your reservation in writing?
· The clinic confirmed the diagnosis.
(=prove that something exists)· The images confirm the existence of water on the planet's surface.
(=show that what you were afraid of has actually happened)· The look on Colin’s face confirmed all my worst fears.
(=show that it was right)· They are now planning further tests to confirm their predictions.
· Tests confirmed the presence of an infection.
· A spokesman refused to confirm reports that the aircraft had previously suffered an engine fire.
· We will send you an email to confirm your reservation.
(=say that it is true)· The actor’s agent would not confirm the rumour.
(=shows that something is true)· The study confirms what we all know – smoking is also bad for the people around you.
(=show that someone's suspicions were right)· The letter confirmed my suspicions.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB· This table also confirms the seeming decline in overall profitability during the 1980s and particularly in 1986.· Mr Roberts also confirmed that Ford is launching a full-size sport-utility vehicle this fall called the Expedition.· Compliance was also confirmed by a tablet count.· Would you also confirm that the plan is not to be accompanied by a letter.· It was also confirmed that Phil Field, as Membership Secretary, is a committee member.· Other research has also confirmed that women risk serious health hazards by repeated childbearing.
· Police in Ballymoney, Co Antrim, yesterday confirmed the donkey was stolen.· It was confirmed yesterday that the meeting scheduled for Doncaster on 27 October is to be transferred to Carlisle.· It was confirmed yesterday that she has been nominated as best actress for her part in the film Howards End.· Police confirmed yesterday that at 11.10am on Sunday information had been received that Pant y Carneddi, Pennal, was on fire.· H M Customs and Excise confirmed yesterday that they had to be implemented by 1 January 1990.· He announced he was considering the move in September and yesterday confirmed the details.
NOUN· The club has officially confirmed the appointment nineteen days after Liam Brady resigned the position.· Sundram then must be confirmed to the lifetime appointment by the full Senate.· Other parishioners successfully petitioned the House of Lords in 1643 to confirm his appointment.· Please send us a copy of your letter confirming the appointment.· A two-chamber federal parliament would confirm these appointments.· On the last day of the month the Company confirmed his appointment, subject only to his presenting himself in London.
· This tremendous progress of conventional medicine in the present century has confirmed belief in the treatment by opposites.· When tomographic maps later showed a patch of warm rock beneath that spot, it further confirmed his belief.· The effect of our experience was, as I shall show, to confirm and extend that belief.· And many studies are flawed by the tendency of researchers to look for information that confirms their own beliefs.· The watchers were quiet and soulful, as if the flames confirmed their deep beliefs about life here.· Writers reached for a means suasion and began to use emotion to confirm beliefs.· That pleased and flattered her, confirmed her in her belief in herself.· I watch the news, and it only confirms my belief, you know?
· To confirm the booking, you will be required to sign the completed Booking Form and pay the appropriate deposit.· Cancellation cover applies as soon as you have confirmed your booking with us.· If you wish to telephone us, we will endeavour to confirm your booking immediately.· Arthur went to confirm the booking, and gather furniture for us.· They will confirm the booking by sending you an invoice and detailed joining instructions.· The hotel's response in writing confirming the booking is an acceptance of the guest's offer to contract.· Accommodation will be confirmed on your Booking allocation.
· Endoscopy was performed at entry to confirm the diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease.· It is helpful in confirming the diagnosis of epilepsy.· All patients underwent colonoscopy or flexible sigmoidoscopy before study entry to confirm the diagnosis of ulcerative colitis.· Cocainization of the pharynx relieves the pain in some; when positive, this test confirms the diagnosis.· Conventional allergists use skin tests to confirm the diagnosis, not to make it.· The sedimentation rate is elevated in 90-95 % of these patients and when above 50 Westergren helps confirm the diagnosis.· The disappearance of symptoms during elimination and reappearance on challenge confirm the diagnosis.· Doctors can usually hear pneumonia, he says, and an X-ray can confirm the diagnosis.
· The chief means of proactive enforcement is routine sampling, which will bring to light or confirm the existence of persistent pollutions.· It was the medium through which he perceived his own soul, the formula through which he could confirm his own existence.· In fieldwork, you are really looking for anything that might confirm the existence of a ley.· Because Burns refused to discuss intelligence issues, he did not confirm or deny the existence of the intelligence report.· Dozens of eyewitness accounts confirmed the existence of these discreet departures to destinations far from Kosovo.· The developments remain top secret and no-one from the factory or the team would confirm or deny the existence of the kit.· It is equally important that the practice of not confirming or denying the existence of a warrant is maintained consistently.
· When my relationship actually broke down, it confirmed my fears-I fell into depression and stopped going to work.· Sure enough, to confirm our worst fears, the wind grew stronger in the evening.· But the new picture confirms environmentalists' worst fears.· Bob learned to demand a bit less without confirming his worst fears.· The appointment made conservatives nervous, seemingly confirming their fears that a liberal onslaught was imminent.· Hearing you on the telephone just seemed to confirm my worst fears, and I didn't stop to reason things through.· A volley of bullets immediately peppered the ground directly in front of the doorway, confirming her worst fears.
· Once again, this confirms the probit findings.· In our second study we sought to confirm our findings that group and individual cognitive therapy were equally effective.· Further studies are needed to confirm these findings.· The data of Jean Ginsburg and Paul Hardiman confirm our findings of declining semen quality.· Generally, our results confirm some of the findings from invitro studies.· More disturbingly, military statistics seemed to confirm the findings on poverty by Charles Booth and Llewellyn-Smith.· Our study confirms that finding but questions its relevance and its implications.· Invariably, the discussions that follow the analysis confirm the preliminary findings.
· Will my right hon. Friend confirm that he will look equally thoroughly and carefully at any proposals from hospitals in Tayside?· Mr. Townsend Will my right hon. Friend confirm that that excellent facility is not supported from the aid budget?· Can my right hon. Friend confirm that what he has said this afternoon is in line with that?· Will my hon. Friend also confirm that 1991 has been a vibrant and exciting year in the North sea?· Mrs. Peacock Will my right hon. and learned Friend confirm that in the 1980s manufacturing output rose by31 percent?· Will my hon. Friend confirm that, unlike the Labour group on Norfolk county council, he believes in small primary schools?· Which I most certainly am not, as nearest and dearest, and gangs of so-called friends will confirm.
· The victimization which occurred, the loss of trade union membership, and the wage reductions all seemed to confirm this impression.· Director Robert Rodriguez confirms the impression he has made for resourceful camerawork.· They confirm our impression that, following his traumatic encounter with the Czech police, he becomes considerably less talkative.· But unfortunately some of the other news I picked up during that trip confirmed his negative impression.· William Houston s watchful, meditative Hal confirms the impression that he is simply biding his time in the Eastcheap taverns.· However, further research is needed to confirm these impressions.· A tour of the house confirmed the impressions formed from outside.· Extensive community work and interviews with young Arsenal supporters in a run-down housing estate by Robbins and Cohen confirmed this impression.
· The Prime Minister I can confirm that it was an excellent Commonwealth conference.· In the March 18 reshuffle nine ministers were confirmed in their positions.· The other ministers were confirmed in their posts.· The Prime Minister I can confirm the hon. Gentleman's remarks about the protocol.
· She confirmed Tuesday night that plans had changed and arrangements were being made for the trip.· Cleveland Police could not confirm last night whether or not they were treating the matter as a murder inquiry.· Jed-Forest confirmed last night that they had suspended a player until next season because of misbehaviour on a recent trip to Twickenham.· Officer O'Keefe confirmed that last night.· It was confirmed last night that the idea of privately-run detention centres was being pursued within the Home Office.· A Home Office spokeswoman confirmed last night that Stansted would be used for all future mercy flights.
· A professional office environment confirms that you have a serious commitment to your business.· DeVillars office confirmed he had been invited but said he was unable to go and did not comment further.· On Dec. 10 the Serious Fraud Office confirmed that it would not be taking further action.· A Home Office spokeswoman confirmed last night that Stansted would be used for all future mercy flights.
· All six in-patient beds will be available in Darlington's new leukaemia unit as soon as it opens, hospital officials confirmed this week.· Senior Army officials confirmed that Hoster contacted her superior, Col.· Last week public health officials confirmed that there had been 18 new cases.· A quick visit by Ministry officials soon confirmed his fears.· If county officials confirm that 28, 084 are those of registered voters, a referendum will be held around May 1.
· Garvey's condition has confirmed his opinion.· Thornton knew of various incidents which confirmed his opinion that Walsh made a distinctly negative impression in the hunt for backers.· Her life and career after she and Burton split up confirms the opinion of her energy and flair - and her directness.· I confirmed their own opinion that the picture was a very competent version of a missing Saraceni composition executed by a follower.· A senior international referee of my acquaintance was standing nearby and confirmed my opinion.
· The all-clear was given three hours later after police confirmed that the fumes were not poisonous.· Neither Sheffield, his attorney nor Phoenix police could confirm if a restraining order had been obtained.· Later, however, the police confirmed they had summoned Tommy Suharto, 38, for questioning.· Cleveland Police could not confirm last night whether or not they were treating the matter as a murder inquiry.· Cleveland Police confirm they are treating both incidents as arson.· Harpenden police confirmed that a unit had been called out to resolve a dispute between Andy Linighan and a taxi driver.· A police spokesman confirmed a number of calls had been received from people worried about what was happening on Thursday afternoon.
· None of the reports could be independently confirmed.· The government news agency Notimex said 15 were dead while a Civil Defense spokesman said he had reports of 25 confirmed killed.· The new report confirmed these concerns, questioning whether existing toxicity tests were sufficient to take account of these issues.· Other reports confirmed that flooding had left an estimated 3,000 people homeless.· A radio news report confirmed our suspicions.· Many recent government reports confirm its continuing presence.
· Our results confirm that alcoholic ascites contains plasminogen activating activity.· These results are confirmed by earlier studies.· If these results can be confirmed, chemotherapy without gastrectomy should be the treatment of choice for agressive gastric lymphomas.· But the result confirmed that building society provisions will rocket this year to cover bad and doubtful home loans.· Our results confirm the relation between birth weight and lung function measurements reported in other studies.· These results confirm that transcripts of genes not implicated in deletion attained identical steady-state levels in the two strains.· Shemaka had to survive a stewards' inquiry before the result was confirmed.· Generally, our results confirm some of the findings from invitro studies.
· Mike McCurry, the White House spokesman, confirmed the campaign will air its first commercial beginning Friday.· A spokesman for the Clydesdale confirmed that the bank had made an error somewhere and had not processed the tape.· In fact, a Harvard spokesman confirmed her admittance only when asked directly.· A police spokesman confirmed an investigation is under way.· A Konica spokesman confirmed the company was in talks with Eckerd.· A police spokesman confirmed a number of calls had been received from people worried about what was happening on Thursday afternoon.· A total of 143 tickets were sold at the near-giveaway prices, United spokesman Chris Brathwaite confirmed Thursday.
· In conclusion, this study confirms that four weeks treatment with elemental diet, when tolerated, is as effective as prednisolone.· A very recent study confirms this once again.· In our second study we sought to confirm our findings that group and individual cognitive therapy were equally effective.· Modern studies of Mars confirm the seasonal variations of the surface brightness, but without biological intervention.· Our continuing studies confirm a previous report that spread of individual strains occurs within regional centres.· Subsequent studies confirmed that a high-fibre diet increases stool bulk and shortens gut transit.· A number of studies confirm the differences between middle- and working-class people in their friendships.· Further studies are needed to confirm these findings.
· If we guess right, then we confirm his suspicions.· I'd like a chance to confirm my suspicions.· Meanwhile, a company audit confirmed his original suspicions.· A telephone call confirmed my suspicions.· Their placement in a remedial course confirmed their suspicions.· Just then, a tanker drove up from the south and the driver confirmed my suspicions.· Statements like this confirmed our suspicions about self-defeating organizational behavior patterns.
· These matters confirm me in the view already expressed that the disturbance complained of in this case is not actionable.· The experience of companies using case management for major illnesses confirms his view.· None the less other work has confirmed Pahl's view that inmigration would lead to social segregation.· In a reactionary decade there are many who will not be hesitant to use such state-ments to confirm their former views.· The international events of 1935 and 1936 tended to confirm the views of both extremes of the Labour Party.· Hoare confirmed this view of Baldwin's state of mind.· The figures in the table above seem to confirm this point of view.· Somehow Steen's voice seemed to confirm Jacqui's view.
VERB· Clark then wrote up the experiment, which appeared to confirm his initial brainwave, and submitted it to Nature.· Eventually Hayling agreed to appear in the prospectus confirmed as chief executive until the launch.· The evidence does not appear to confirm this, especially in the case of full-time male workers.
· They refused to confirm reports that he used a syringe hidden in an orange.· However, Dole refused to confirm the choice during a lunch stop en route to Russell.· Borrowers were refusing to confirm their indebtedness, unauthorised drawings had taken place and other loans were looking suspicious.· Amtrak refused to confirm that date Wednesday, saying an official statement will be made today.· BAe refused to confirm or deny any interest.· A hospital spokeswoman, Aggie Hayner, refused to confirm the births, as did a nursing supervisor.· He refused to confirm that harsh words had been spoken in the dressing room afterwards but his post-match interview suggested as much.
· The requirement of dishonesty seems to confirm the need for subjective recklessness.· The sun setting over the maple tree in the backyard seems to confirm it.· The outstanding results they continue to produce would seem to confirm the validity of the first assumption that they are naturally gifted.· And the trends of the past few decades seem to confirm that prediction.· More disturbingly, military statistics seemed to confirm the findings on poverty by Charles Booth and Llewellyn-Smith.· Somehow Steen's voice seemed to confirm Jacqui's view.· Surveys within different countries seem to confirm this; the wealthier people in those countries are actually happier than the poorer.· The Hawthorne effect would seem to confirm this but for two other findings.
· Later work, including a recent ESRC- supported investigation by Sugden and Starmer, has tended to confirm these predictions.· Demographic distortions created by migration have tended to confirm this image.· Surveys of attitudes tend to confirm this.· Reports tend to confirm that most of the fish have completed spawning activities and seem ready to feed.· Sadly the whole evening tends to confirm just how single-handed Callas' achievement was back in the Fifties.· Evidence from other studies tends to confirm this argument.· The figure does tend to confirm my contention that the general order of magnitude is about right.· This tends to confirm the findings of psychologists who report an optimum memory faculty for five items in any one dimension.
· Mr. Evennett Will my hon. Friend confirm that safety regulations for buses remain the same whether the services are deregulated or regulated?
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY
- Again, this was confirmed by the application of simple statistical regression analysis.
- If your experiment is confirmed, it will be a sensational advance.
- In the March 18 reshuffle nine ministers were confirmed in their positions.
- In the remaining patient, amyloid deposits of the jejunum were confirmed by intraoperative biopsy specimens.
- It was confirmed last night that the idea of privately-run detention centres was being pursued within the Home Office.
- Moments later his suspicions were confirmed as it gradually slid open.
- That was confirmed on Saturday and Ratner was told around 1 p. m. that afternoon.
WORD FAMILYnounconfirmationadjectiveconfirmed ≠ unconfirmedverbconfirm
1to show that something is definitely true, especially by providing more proof OPP refute: New evidence has confirmed the first witness’s story. To confirm my diagnosis I need to do some tests.confirm that Research has confirmed that the risk is higher for women.confirm what The new results confirm what most of us knew already.GRAMMARIn more formal English, you say it is confirmed that something is true: · It was confirmed that the bone was broken.2to say that something is definitely true OPP deny: The president refused to confirm the rumor. Managers have so far refused to confirm or deny reports that up to 200 jobs are to go.confirm that Walsh confirmed that the money had been paid.confirm what My brother will confirm what I have told you.3to tell someone that a possible arrangement, date, or situation is now definite or official: Could you confirm the dates we discussed? Smith was confirmed as the club’s new manager yesterday.confirm a booking/reservation/appointment I am writing to confirm a booking for a single room for the night of 6 June.4to make you believe that your idea or feeling is rightconfirm your fears/doubts/suspicions etc This just confirms my worst fears.confirm you in your belief/opinion/view etc (that) (=make you believe something more strongly) The expression on his face confirmed me in my suspicions.5be confirmed to be made a full member of the Christian Church in a special ceremonyTHESAURUSconfirm if a piece of new information confirms an idea or belief that people already have, it shows that it is definitely true: · Police have found new evidence that confirms his story.· The discovery seems to confirm that people lived here over 10,000 years ago.prove to show that something is definitely true by providing facts: · DNA tests proved that he was the father of the child.· I think we’ve proved that we are a good team.back up to provide additional information to help prove that a statement, belief, or explanation is correct: · When you write a history essay, you should back up all your points with facts.· Wright was accused of pretending to be injured, and this was backed up by video evidence.support to help to prove that a belief, idea etc is probably true: · Do you have any evidence to support these claims?· The notion that women are worse drivers than men is simply not supported by the facts.bear something out if facts or information bear out a claim or opinion, they suggest that something is likely to be true: · Most of the available evidence bears out the view that students learn better in small classes.· Marriage is not always easy; a fact that is clearly borne out in divorce statistics.corroborate formal to provide additional information which supports or agrees with something – used in scientific and legal contexts: · Levine claims that a third car was involved in the accident and witnesses have corroborated this.· Professor Carling’s findings have been corroborated by more recent research.substantiate formal to provide additional information that helps to prove that a statement is correct, especially if the statement is difficult to believe: · A police investigation failed to substantiate the claim that he had been sexually abused.validate formal to prove that information or results are correct by using scientific tests or very careful checking – used in scientific or technical contexts: · All the information used in this report has been validated by an independent panel of experts.