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

According to a news release, a new agreement confirms that the UG and Wyandotte County Board of Public Utilities (BPU) will keep jurisdiction over all ancillary development surrounding the stadium. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026

The Wrap confirms that a fifth installment in the Disney Channel Original Movie franchise is on the way. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026

Congress funds and oversees both agencies, and the Senate confirms FCC commissioners. — Luke Fountain,lora Kolodny, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026

The Nature study confirms this because the retention rate did not apply to those in managerial roles. — Volen Vulkov, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Perry confirms that scuffs or blemishes on the skin won’t change the flavor of the pear itself at all. — Molly Allen, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026

Bob Buziak, former president of both RCA Records and Sony’s TriStar Music Group, died on October 19, a rep confirms to Variety. — Jem Aswad, Variety, 19 Oct. 2026

This blatant, quid pro quo charade with Putin confirms that America’s values and priorities have never been his own. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026

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