confirmed
|con-fir-med|
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/kənˈfɜrmd/
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/kənˈfɜːmd/
(confirm)
verify truth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'confirmed' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'confirmare,' where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'firmare' meant 'to strengthen.'
Historical Evolution
'confirmare' transformed into the Old French word 'confirmer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'confirm' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to strengthen or establish,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to verify or establish as true.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40
