CONFIRM - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Verb

establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

Example: his story confirmed my doubts; The evidence supports the defendant

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Verb

strengthen or make more firm

Example: The witnesses confirmed the victim's account

Categories: Affirm

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Verb

make more firm

Example: Confirm thy soul in self-control!

Categories: Strengthen, Beef up, Fortify

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Verb

support a person for a position

Example: The Senate confirmed the President's candidate for Secretary of Defense

Categories: Approve, O.k., Okay, Sanction

Meaning 5

Part of speech: Verb

administer the rite of confirmation to

Example: the children were confirmed in their mother's faith

Categories: Covenant