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bekräftigen — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • confirm verb To state or show that something is definitely true or accurate.
  • corroborate verb To support or confirm a claim with additional evidence.
  • enforce verb To make sure a law, rule, or requirement is obeyed.
  • reinforce verb To make something stronger by adding extra support or material.
  • substantiate verb To back up a claim with evidence or proof.

Senses

bekräftigen is used for these senses in English:

  • corroborate (transitive) To confirm or support something with additional evidence; to attest or vouch for.
  • reinforce (transitive) To encourage (a behavior or idea) through repeated stimulus.
  • substantiate (transitive) To give material form or substance to something; to embody; to record in documents

confirm — full definition

  1. verb To state or show that something is definitely true or accurate.
  2. verb To officially approve a proposal, nomination, or appointment.

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