CONFIRM, verb transitive [Latin , to make firm. See Firm.] 1. To make firm, or more firm; to add strength to; to strengthen; as, health is confirmed by exercise. 2. To fix more firmly; to settle or establish. CONFIRMing the souls of the disciples. Acts 14:1. I confirm thee in the priesthood. Maccabees. CONFIRM the crown to me and to mine heirs. 3. To make firm or certain; to give new assurance of truth or certainty; to put past doubt. The testimony of Christ was confirmed in you. 1 Corinthians 1:8. 4. To fix; to radicate; as, the patient has a confirmed dropsy. 5. To strengthen; to ratify; as, to confirm an agreement, promise, covenant or title. 6. To make more firm; to strengthen; as, to confirm an opinion, a purpose or resolution. 7. To admit to the full privileges of a Christian, by the imposition of hands.
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