confirm
[컨퍼r-엄]
(특히 증거를 들어) 사실임을 보여주다, 확인해 주다
(지위, 합의 등을) 확정하다, 공식화하다
확인하다, 입증하다, 승인하다
If something confirms what you believe, suspect, or fear, it shows that it is definitely true.
If you confirm something that has been stated or suggested, you say that it is true because you know about it.
If you confirm an arrangement or appointment, you say that it is definite, usually in a letter or on the telephone.
If someone is confirmed, they are formally accepted as a member of a Christian church during a ceremony in which they say they believe what the church teaches.
If something confirms you in your decision, belief, or opinion, it makes you think that you are definitely right.
If someone confirms their position, role, or power, they do something to make their power, position, or role stronger or more definite.
If something confirms you as something, it shows that you definitely deserve a name, role, or position.
Atlanta United facing off against Orlando FC in major league soccer at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, and the confirmed attendance there: 70,425, setting the attendance record for a major league soccer game.
I'm calling to confirm that your dental appointment is for tomorrow at nine.
confirm one's identity
~의 신원을 증명하다
Last week, I entered the wrong number too many times. The bank blocked my account. I had to go to the bank to confirm my identity.
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