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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Directors and executives will need to reconfirm their respective roles and relationships in order to reduce the potential for internal tension. Michael Peregrine, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024 But in the same vote, Sens. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Dan Sullivan (R-AK) voted in favor, allowing Wilcox to be reconfirmed. Ramsey Touchberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Dec. 2024 Omar Flores, the coalition’s co-chair, said the group reconfirmed their route with the city Saturday night. Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 14 July 2024 Being able to reconfirm that was a personal growth for me. Billboard Japan, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reconfirm 

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 17 Jan. 2025.

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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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