To make firm, or more firm; add strength to; strengthen: as, one's resolution is confirmed by the approval of another.
To settle or establish; render fixed or secure.
To make certain or sure; give new assurance of truth or certainty to; put past doubt; verify.
To certify or give assurance to; inform positively.
To sanction; ratify; consummate; make valid or binding by some formal or legal act: as, to confirm an agreement, promise, covenant, or title.
To strengthen in resolution, purpose, or opinion; fortify.
Eccles., to admit to the full privileges of church-membership by the imposition of hands; administer the rite of confirmation to. See confirmation, 1 .
Synonyms Corroborate, substantiate.