confirm etymology

Etymology

  • From Late Latin confirmare, from the Latin con ("with, together") and firmo ("make firm, strengthen").

Meaning

  • To make something stronger, more certain, or more permanent.

Origin

  • Late 14th century

confirm relate terms

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  • sustain

    Etymology Latin sustinēre to hold up sustain endure Proto Indo European steh₂

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