B1verbworkbusiness
US/kənˈfɜːrm/
UK/kənˈfɜːm/
to say or show that something is true or definite, or that a plan will happen
In context
Please confirm your booking by replying to this email.
The doctor confirmed that the bone was not broken.
The test results confirmed what we had suspected for weeks.
Words that go with confirm
verb + noun
- confirm a bookingThe hotel called to confirm my booking for Saturday.
- confirm the newsA spokesperson refused to confirm the news.
- confirm the dateCan you confirm the date of the meeting by Friday?
- confirm a suspicionThe camera footage confirmed her suspicion that a neighbor had taken the parcel.
adverb + verb
- officially confirmThe club has officially confirmed the signing of the new coach.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Please confirm about your order.Correct: Please confirm your order.