confirmable

Variant of confirm

confirm definition

con·firm (kən fʉrm′)

transitive verb

  1. to make firm; strengthen; establish; encourage
  2. to make valid by formal approval; ratify
  3. to prove the truth, validity, or authenticity of; verify
  4. to cause to undergo the religious ceremony of confirmation

Etymology: ME confermen < OFr confermer < L confirmare < com-, intens. + firmare, to strengthen < firmus, firm

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