confirm
gb/kənfˈɚm/ us/kənfˈɚm/
A2
Anglais
~ 1200
megerősít, visszaigazol, igazol
VERBE
B1
1
megerősít
B1
Schéma d’usage :
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
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.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'confirm' with 'conform'; 'confirm' means to check and state something is true, while 'conform' means to follow rules or standards.
Sens
State something is true after checking
Collocations
confirm details
|confirm information
|confirm the news
|confirm a report
Synonymes
verify (Implies a careful check for accuracy, often in technical or official contexts.)
Antonymes
deny (States that something is not true, often directly opposing a confirmation.)
Thèmes
communication
|business
|daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Définition
To say that something is true after checking it.
To establish the truth, accuracy, or validity of something by checking or providing evidence.
VERBE
A2
2
megerősít
B1
visszaigazol
B2
Schéma d’usage :
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
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.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse 'confirm' with 'book'; 'book' means to make an arrangement, 'confirm' means to make sure it is still valid or final.
Sens
Make an arrangement definite
Collocations
confirm a reservation
|confirm an appointment
|confirm a booking
Synonymes
secure (Means to make certain that something is arranged or guaranteed, often with effort.)
Antonymes
cancel (Means to call off or withdraw a booking, appointment, or plan.)
Thèmes
travel
|business
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Définition
To say that a plan or booking is sure and final.
To formally agree to and secure an arrangement, booking, or plan.
VERBE
B2
FORMAL
3
Schéma d’usage :
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
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.
Sens
Strengthen belief or support
Collocations
confirm fears
|confirm suspicions
|confirm beliefs
Synonymes
reinforce (Emphasizes adding strength or support to an existing feeling or belief.)
Antonymes
undermine (Means to weaken confidence or belief in something.)
Thèmes
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Définition
To make a person more sure about what they think or believe.
To make someone feel more certain about a belief, opinion, or decision.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
confirm
API
GB/kənfˈɚm/
US/kənfˈɚm/
Syllabes et accentuation
con - firm (2 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (firm)
Formes du mot
Verb
- Base: confirm
- 3rd Person Singular: confirms
- Present Participle: confirming
- Past: confirmed
Famille de mots
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
Expressions
confirm attendance
1/kənfˈɚm ətˈɛndəns/
fixed phrase
State you will attend an event
To say that you will go to a meeting or event.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- Please confirm receipt of this email at your earliest convenience.
- The office asked me to confirm receipt of the package.