C1
affirm vs confer vs confirm vs verify
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| affirmverb/əˈfɜːrm/ | Meaning to state publicly that something is true, or to show strong support for it | Goes with affirm a commitment | Example In her speech she affirmed her commitment to equal rights. |
| conferverb/kənˈfɜːr/ | Meaning to discuss something with other people before making a decision, or to give someone an official title or award | Goes with confer with colleagues | Example The university conferred an honorary degree on the famous writer. |
| confirmverb/kənˈfɜːrm/ | Meaning to say or show that something is true or definite, or that a plan will happen | Goes with confirm a booking | Example Please confirm your booking by replying to this email. |
| verifyverb/ˈver.ə.faɪ/ | Meaning to check that something is true, correct or accurate | Goes with verify information | Example The bank asked me to verify my identity with a passport. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The report the importance of early education.