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 spokesperson confirms that ATF agents will be focused specifically on tracing the gun or weapons used by the suspect. — Phil Helsel, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026

This certification confirms that the headphones produce audio at safe levels that will not cause hearing loss. — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026

What motivates voters Extensive research confirms the axiom that a sense of civic duty is the strongest predictor of whether someone will vote. — Christopher Miller, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2026

Netflix staff were informed that the company will undergo significant layoffs Wednesday, a source confirms to The Hollywood Reporter, as the streaming giant seeks a reset amid efforts to keep its global business growing. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026

Ars’s own testing confirms that the new Launcher goes from a cold start to the store page a few seconds faster than Steam (assuming no login or update issues get in the way). — Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 14 Oct. 2026

Recent research confirms that biological changes linked to Alzheimer’s can begin as early as your late 50s (with more rare early onset cases tending to start in your 40s). — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 14 Oct. 2026

The craftsmanship and execution seen at Bottega Veneta confirms the brand’s attention to accessories. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

And our survey confirms brands get sorted into that category, as well. — Karl Mawhinney, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026