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 Senate confirms higher-profile nominees as well, including nominees for the Supreme Court, should a vacancy occur, along with cabinet secretaries. — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2026

Her presence confirms that Firstman has cast the movie with care, down to the smallest roles. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2026

The machine proposes the cause across more data than a person could hold in their head, and the expert confirms it and decides what to do. — Guilherme Studart, Forbes.com, 5 Nov. 2026

The result confirms weeks of polling showing Collins behind Jackson, a former leader of the Maine Senate who was chosen in a state party convention after Platner was accused of rape by a former romantic partner. — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026

That really just confirms that the bond that MCR has with its fans and rock audiences in general is a generational one. — Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2026

One of the guests chuckles with evil delight when Kerry confirms that someone got in trouble. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2026

Indiana's election division confirms its office received a heads-up that polling observers from the DOJ plan to check in on Lake County voters. — CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

While Kimberly held separate contracts to coach school administrators, the couple’s latest account confirms SYDKIMYL was simultaneously receiving CMS funding specifically for Raki’s services. — Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2026