reconfirm

verb

re·​con·​firm ˌrē-kən-ˈfərm How to pronounce reconfirm (audio)
reconfirmed; reconfirming; reconfirms

transitive verb

: to confirm again
also : to establish more strongly
reconfirmation noun

Examples of reconfirm in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

1587, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of reconfirm was in 1587

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“Reconfirm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reconfirm. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

reconfirm

verb
re·​con·​firm ˌrē-kən-ˈfərm How to pronounce reconfirm (audio)
1
: to confirm again
2
: to establish more strongly
reconfirmation noun
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