Synonyms for

Confirmation

Verb / ˌkɑ:nfɜ:ˈmeɪʃʌn / Another word for confirmation — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Confirmation means the act of verifying or making something certain.

Synonyms & similar words

substantiation verification check ratification verification assurance affirmation corroboration proof validation ratification certification endorsement acknowledgment acceptance authorization permission consent agreement guarantee warranty testimony evidence attestation

Synonyms by register

Formal

verification validation corroboration affirmation

Informal

proof okay yes all clear

Literary

attestation testimony

Antonyms

denial negation rejection disproof contradiction refutation

Common collocations

  • seek confirmation
  • request confirmation
  • await confirmation
  • provide confirmation
  • receive confirmation
  • give confirmation
  • final confirmation
  • written confirmation

Word family

noun confirmation
verb confirm
adjective confirmative
adverb confirmatively

Usage note

Confirmation often implies a process of verifying something that was previously uncertain or suspected. It is generally used in formal and semi-formal contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The confirmation of the flight was sent to her email.
  2. He gave her a confirmation of her order.
  3. The church ceremony was a confirmation of her faith.
  4. The confirmation of the results came from the lab.
  5. The confirmation of her diagnosis was a relief.

Quotes

  • Confirmation is the key that unlocks every door. - Dwight L. Moody
  • Confirmation is a great sacrament of the Church, in which Christians receive a special outpouring of the Holy Spirit. - Vincent Nichols
  • Confirmation is a sacrament of empowerment to share in the ministry of Christ. - Lorraine Kisly

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