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

Each of these hues, NASA’s analysis confirms, correspond to different types of ancient volcanism, from glasslike oozes to rubbly pyroclastic flow deposits. — Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2026

Along with a potential best new artist Grammy nom, Geese could slot into rock or alternative categories, and the group’s label confirms that they have been submitted for all three. — Jem Aswad, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026

If the testing confirms that the drug is what the pharmacy claims, that specific lot is approved for compounding. — Alana Semuels, Time, 7 Oct. 2026

The petition confirms reports from earlier this year that the actors were on the outs. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

City data confirms hundreds of fake IDs, arrests Following Fox News Digital’s investigation, Mayor Tannehill and Chief McCutchen issued a joint statement addressing safety concerns, alcohol enforcement and fake IDs on The Square. — Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Sales data from a major Korean producer confirms the trend is not a one-off. — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2026

Research confirms even the largest companies have no leverage to lower prices. — Bob Herman, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026

This confirms a scenario previously suggested by JPMorgan analysts regarding inflating the debt away. — Billy Bambrough, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026