confirmed

• Beschreibt etwas, das als wahr, sicher oder gültig bestätigt wurde. Kann auch eine Person bezeichnen, die in einem Amt oder Glauben anerkannt ist.

Describes something that has been established as true, certain, or valid.

1. Established as trueB1formal

   Verified or proven to be true, accurate, or valid.

   Bestätigt

   • The confirmed report stated that the flight was delayed.
   • She is a confirmed member of the committee.
   • The test results are confirmed and accurate.

   Synonymeauthenticatedestablishedindisputableprovenundisputedunquestionablevalidatedverified

   Antonymeinvalidatedunconfirmeduncorroborated

2. Habitual or long-standingB2formal

   Used to describe someone who has a particular habit or characteristic that is firmly established.

   Erklärt

   • He is a confirmed bachelor who enjoys his independence.
   • She is a confirmed optimist, always seeing the bright side.
   • He is a confirmed coffee drinker, never missing his morning cup.

   Synonymechronicentrenchedhabitualhardenedincurableinveterateseasoned

• Verb, das bedeutet, die Richtigkeit oder Wahrheit von etwas festzustellen oder eine Vereinbarung bzw. ein Abkommen verbindlich zu machen.

A verb meaning to establish the truth or correctness of something, or to make an arrangement or agreement definite.

1. Verify or prove trueB1formal

   To establish the truth or correctness of something.

   Bestätigen

   • The results confirmed our hypothesis.
   • Can you confirm the time of the meeting?
   • The witness confirmed the suspect's identity.

   Synonymeauthenticatebear outcertifycorroborateestablishprovesubstantiatevalidateverify

   Antonymecontradictdenydisproveinvalidaterefute

2. Make definite or officialB1formal

   To make an arrangement or agreement definite or official.

   Bestätigen

   • Please confirm your reservation by email.
   • The company confirmed the appointment for next Monday.
   • He confirmed his participation in the conference.

   Synonymeapproveclinchendorseformalizeratifysanctionsealsettlevalidate

   Antonymeannulcancelinvalidatenullifyrepealrescindrevokevoid

3. B2formal

   To strengthen or support someone's belief, opinion, or feeling.

   Bestärken

   • Her words confirmed my suspicions.
   • The evidence confirmed his guilt.
   • This experience confirmed her love for teaching.

   Synonymebolsterbuttressfortifyreinforcestrengthensupportuphold

   Antonymeerodeshakeundermineweaken