confirmed
Americanadjective
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made certain as to truth, accuracy, validity, availability, etc.: confirmed reservations on the three o'clock flight to Denver.
confirmed reports of new fighting at the front;
confirmed reservations on the three o'clock flight to Denver.
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firmly established in a habit or condition; inveterate.
a confirmed bachelor.
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given additional determination; made resolute.
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having received the religious rite of confirmation.
adjective
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(prenominal) long-established in a habit, way of life, etc
a confirmed bachelor
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having received the rite of confirmation
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(of a disease) another word for chronic
Other Word Forms
- confirmedly adverb
- confirmedness noun
- unconfirmed adjective
- well-confirmed adjective
Etymology
Origin of confirmed
First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English confermed; confirm, -ed 2
Example Sentences
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His South African counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa, confirmed that two helicopters had been deployed to help Mozambique "for a number of days until their situation subsides".
From BBC
It also confirmed the flaws of a 24-team tournament, an imperfect number which removes excitement from the group stage –- this will only be magnified at the 48-team World Cup to come.
From Barron's
The earliest confirmed cases came from five frogs of the species Alytes obstetricans collected in 1915 in the Pyrenees region of France.
From Science Daily
A former GB cyclist whose chance of Olympics glory was wrecked by a horrific crash has spoken of her career "highs and lows" as she confirmed her retirement.
From BBC
Glasner confirmed on Friday he will leave Palace when his contract expires at the end of the season - but whether his outburst accelerates his departure remains to be seen.
From BBC
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