confirm
verb (used with object)
to establish the truth, accuracy, validity, or genuineness of; corroborate; verify.
has confirmed
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present perfectof confirm (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Wunmi Mosaku has confirmed the birth of her second child — with style.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
The US has confirmed it deployed a space weapon in Earth's orbit, the first time it has acknowledged such offensive capabilities.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
Netflix has confirmed that the fifth season of legal drama “The Lincoln Lawyer” will be its last.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
RuPaul's Drag Race UK is leaving the BBC after eight series, the broadcaster has confirmed.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
“The Japanese in a predawn surprise attack have destroyed the American fleet at Pearl Harbor. I repeat. The White House has confirmed that the Japanese...”
From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
