vt.

1. 證實；確定[+（that）][+wh-]
   His letter confirmed everything.

   他的信證實了一切。

2. 堅定；加強
   The latest developments confirmed me in my belief.

   最新的發展使我堅信我的信仰。

3. 批准，確認
   The queen confirmed the treaty.

   女王批准了此項條約。

4. 【宗】給……施堅信禮

v.

1. establish the truth or correctness of.
   ▸state with assurance that something is true.
   ▸ (confirm someone in) reinforce someone in (an opinion or feeling).
2. make (a provisional arrangement) definite.
   ▸formally declare that (someone) is appointed to a post.
3. administer the religious rite of confirmation to.