Synonyms of confirms

confirms

verb

present tense third-person singular of confirm

1

as in verifies

to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of

several eyewitnesses who can confirm the defendant's account of what happened

Synonyms & Similar Words

• verifies
• argues
• supports
• corroborates
• validates
• proves
• attests
• vindicates
• demonstrates
• certifies
• substantiates
• authenticates
• bears out
• affirms
• witnesses
• reinforces
• establishes
• testifies (to)
• asserts
• declares
• guarantees
• documents
• professes
• vouches (for)
• avers
• backs (up)
• avows
• warrants
• avouches

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• refutes
• disproves
• contradicts
• denies
• rebuts
• disclaims
• disavows
• challenges
• gainsays
• disputes
• questions
• contests

2

as in approves

to give official acceptance of as satisfactory

the senate must confirm an appointment to an ambassadorship

Synonyms & Similar Words

• approves
• ratifies
• endorses
• finalizes
• accepts
• authorizes
• acknowledges
• formalizes
• affirms
• sanctions
• accredits
• warrants
• signs
• clears
• validates
• homologates
• certifies
• approbates
• OKs
• blesses
• enables
• permits
• sanctifies
• allows
• passes
• legalizes
• initials
• signs off (on)
• canonizes
• licenses
• rubber-stamps
• reapproves

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• denies
• rejects
• disapproves
• declines
• prohibits
• disallows
• forbids
• ignores
• turns down
• vetoes
• enjoins
• proscribes
• bans
• negatives
• neglects
• disregards
• refuses
• overlooks
• rebuts
• interdicts
• illegalizes
• spurns
• rebuffs

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of confirms

The 49ers are re-signing wide receiver Deebo Samuel to a one-year, $7 million deal, a league source confirms. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 31 July 2026

According to Stand Up Placer, when a forensic examiner confirms evidence of strangulation, the case is referred directly to the Placer County District Attorney’s Office, reducing the burden on survivors to initiate criminal charges themselves. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026

The missile was previously seen only on the larger Type 055 destroyer, but the latest footage confirms it can also be launched from the more numerous Type 052D destroyer. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026

The evidence confirms that this approach, while counterintuitive to leaders trained and rewarded for solving problems, is highly impactful. — Mena Mirhom, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

What Treatment Looks Like After a Diagnosis If testing confirms low testosterone, testosterone replacement therapy is one option. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026

Richcroft also confirms regulatory authorities are investigating. — Dennis Valera, CBS News, 28 July 2026

His meeting with Vega at the hotel bar later on confirms he’s only postponed and reshaped the violence on the horizon, not prevented it. — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 24 July 2026

The pair confirms that Jeffries missed the convention due to her film schedule. — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 24 July 2026