confirm
gb/kənfˈɚm/ us/kənfˈɚm/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 1200
megerősít, visszaigazol, igazol
ΡΉΜΑ
B1
1
megerősít
B1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to confirm [something]
The police confirmed that the suspect had been arrested.
A rendőrség megerősítette, hogy a gyanúsítottat letartóztatták.
Can you confirm the date of the meeting?
Meg tudod erősíteni az értekezlet dátumát?
The company confirmed the accuracy of the financial report.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
The teacher confirmed the test date.
A tanár megerősítette a dolgozat időpontját.
Please confirm your address.
Kérjük, erősítse meg a címét.
They confirmed the story was true.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'confirm' with 'conform'; 'confirm' means to check and state something is true, while 'conform' means to follow rules or standards.
Σημασία
State something is true after checking
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
confirm details
|confirm information
|confirm the news
|confirm a report
Συνώνυμα
verify (Implies a careful check for accuracy, often in technical or official contexts.)
Αντώνυμα
deny (States that something is not true, often directly opposing a confirmation.)
Θέματα
communication
|business
|daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
To say that something is true after checking it.
To establish the truth, accuracy, or validity of something by checking or providing evidence.
ΡΉΜΑ
A2
2
megerősít
B1
visszaigazol
B2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to confirm [a booking/reservation/appointment]
I called the hotel to confirm our reservation.
Felhívtam a szállodát, hogy megerősítsem a foglalásunkat.
Please confirm your appointment at least 24 hours in advance.
Kérjük, legalább 24 órával korábban erősítse meg az időpontját.
The airline confirmed my flight for tomorrow.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
I will confirm the hotel room today.
Ma megerősítem a szállodai szobafoglalást.
Please confirm the time of the meeting.
Kérjük, erősítse meg a megbeszélés időpontját.
She confirmed her seat on the bus.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse 'confirm' with 'book'; 'book' means to make an arrangement, 'confirm' means to make sure it is still valid or final.
Σημασία
Make an arrangement definite
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
confirm a reservation
|confirm an appointment
|confirm a booking
Συνώνυμα
secure (Means to make certain that something is arranged or guaranteed, often with effort.)
Αντώνυμα
cancel (Means to call off or withdraw a booking, appointment, or plan.)
Θέματα
travel
|business
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
To say that a plan or booking is sure and final.
To formally agree to and secure an arrangement, booking, or plan.
ΡΉΜΑ
B2
FORMAL
3
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to confirm [someone] in [a belief/decision]
The news confirmed her worst fears about the storm.
A hírek megerősítették a viharral kapcsolatos legrosszabb félelmeit.
His success confirmed her belief in hard work.
A sikere megerősítette a kemény munkába vetett hitét.
The test results confirmed the doctor's suspicion.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
The bad news confirmed his fear.
A rossz hír megerősítette a félelmét.
Her win confirmed my idea that she is talented.
A győzelme megerősített abban a véleményemben, hogy tehetséges.
The photo confirmed my guess.
Σημασία
Strengthen belief or support
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
confirm fears
|confirm suspicions
|confirm beliefs
Συνώνυμα
reinforce (Emphasizes adding strength or support to an existing feeling or belief.)
Αντώνυμα
undermine (Means to weaken confidence or belief in something.)
Θέματα
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
To make a person more sure about what they think or believe.
To make someone feel more certain about a belief, opinion, or decision.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
confirm
IPA
GB/kənfˈɚm/
US/kənfˈɚm/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
con - firm (2 συλλαβές)
Stress on 2nd syllable (firm)
Τύποι λέξης
Verb
- Base: confirm
- 3rd Person Singular: confirms
- Present Participle: confirming
- Past: confirmed
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
confirms
verb
confirming
verb
confirmed
verb
Core family
confirmation
noun B2
Related words
reconfirm
verb
Negative and opposite forms
unconfirmed
adjective
Advanced or less common
confirmatory
adjective
Εκφράσεις
confirm attendance
1/kənfˈɚm ətˈɛndəns/
fixed phrase
State you will attend an event
To say that you will go to a meeting or event.
Παραδείγματα
- Please confirm your attendance by Friday.
- She called to confirm attendance at the dinner.
confirm order
1/kənfˈɚm ˈɔɹdɚ/
fixed phrase
Acknowledge and finalize an order
To say that a request to buy something is accepted and final.
Παραδείγματα
- The store emailed me to confirm my order.
- Please call us to confirm your order before payment.
confirm receipt
1/kənfˈɚm ɹɪsˈit/
fixed phrase
formal
Acknowledge receiving something officially
To say that you have received something, often in writing.
Παραδείγματα
- Please confirm receipt of this email at your earliest convenience.
- The office asked me to confirm receipt of the package.