confirm
gb/kənfˈɚm/ us/kənfˈɚm/
A2
Angielski
~ 1200
megerősít, visszaigazol, igazol
CZASOWNIK
B1
1
megerősít
B1
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
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.
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'confirm' with 'conform'; 'confirm' means to check and state something is true, while 'conform' means to follow rules or standards.
Znaczenie
State something is true after checking
Kolokacje
confirm details
|confirm information
|confirm the news
|confirm a report
Synonimy
verify (Implies a careful check for accuracy, often in technical or official contexts.)
Antonimy
deny (States that something is not true, often directly opposing a confirmation.)
Tematy
communication
|business
|daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
To say that something is true after checking it.
To establish the truth, accuracy, or validity of something by checking or providing evidence.
CZASOWNIK
A2
2
megerősít
B1
visszaigazol
B2
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
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.
Częsty błąd:
Learners may confuse 'confirm' with 'book'; 'book' means to make an arrangement, 'confirm' means to make sure it is still valid or final.
Znaczenie
Make an arrangement definite
Kolokacje
confirm a reservation
|confirm an appointment
|confirm a booking
Synonimy
secure (Means to make certain that something is arranged or guaranteed, often with effort.)
Antonimy
cancel (Means to call off or withdraw a booking, appointment, or plan.)
Tematy
travel
|business
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
To say that a plan or booking is sure and final.
To formally agree to and secure an arrangement, booking, or plan.
CZASOWNIK
B2
FORMAL
3
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
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.
Znaczenie
Strengthen belief or support
Kolokacje
confirm fears
|confirm suspicions
|confirm beliefs
Synonimy
reinforce (Emphasizes adding strength or support to an existing feeling or belief.)
Antonimy
undermine (Means to weaken confidence or belief in something.)
Tematy
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
To make a person more sure about what they think or believe.
To make someone feel more certain about a belief, opinion, or decision.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
confirm
IPA
GB/kənfˈɚm/
US/kənfˈɚm/
Sylaby i akcent
con - firm (2 sylaby)
Stress on 2nd syllable (firm)
Formy wyrazu
Verb
- Base: confirm
- 3rd Person Singular: confirms
- Present Participle: confirming
- Past: confirmed
Rodzina wyrazów
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
Wyrażenia
confirm attendance
1/kənfˈɚm ətˈɛndəns/
fixed phrase
State you will attend an event
To say that you will go to a meeting or event.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- Please confirm receipt of this email at your earliest convenience.
- The office asked me to confirm receipt of the package.