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

In real life, the actor is married to Daisy Ridley, who originated the role of Rey, though Scanlon confirms this connection didn’t influence his casting. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026

The check confirms that a user controls an eligible mobile number. — Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026

Recent research confirms that such official sharing of the process can have measurable and relatively rapid impacts. — The Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 25 Sep. 2026

But Measured’s omnichannel view of retail confirms that big chunks of retail activity are driven by advertising that originated online but had the effect of driving customers to stores. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

Brandon Palaoro, a spokesperson for the Corona Police Department, confirms to PEOPLE. — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026

The nephew of late music star Dolly Parton who served as her longtime head of security confirms he was fired after her death, and said a restraining order has been requested against him by the corporation that runs Parton's entertainment empire. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

The quantitative work then confirms or kills it with mathematical rigor. — Mamadou-Abou Sarr, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Do not start any pelvic-floor device use, connected or not, until a clinician confirms you are healed enough. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2026