reconfirm
reconfirm — verb
- reconfirmpresent simple I / you / we / they
- reconfirmshe / she / it
- reconfirmedpast simple
- reconfirming-ing form
1. to provide fresh evidence that a belief, opinion, or finding you already hold is
to provide fresh evidence that a belief, opinion, or finding you already hold is correct
The new blood test results reconfirmed Dr. Okafor's earlier diagnosis of the rare condition.
reconfirm + diagnosis: used with medical and scientific findings
Haruto's second experiment reconfirmed his theory about how the bacteria spread in water.
The satellite images reconfirmed what villagers had been reporting about the shrinking lake for months.
A follow-up survey reconfirmed that most parents wanted the school to stay open on Saturdays.
The auditor's second review reconfirmed that receipts from the Osaka office had never been entered into the main accounting system.
- corroborate
more formal; used especially for evidence supporting a story or claim
- bear out
phrasal verb; slightly less formal, often used when events prove someone right
- vindicate
stronger; implies clearing someone of doubt or blame
- contradict
to show that a belief or statement is wrong
文法句型
reconfirm + noun
reconfirm + that-clause
用法筆記
Object is usually something abstract — a belief, opinion, theory, diagnosis, or finding — that can be supported by additional evidence. Distinguish from sense 4, where the object is typically a concrete detail or arrangement.
2. to say again, clearly and firmly, what you plan to do or what you want to happen
to say again, clearly and firmly, what you plan to do or what you want to happen
At the Tuesday meeting, Ingrid reconfirmed her plan to retire at the end of the school year.
reconfirm + plan to [verb]: used for restating a decision
The prime minister reconfirmed his promise to cut taxes during a televised debate six months before the election.
Zayd reconfirmed his wish to study abroad, even after hearing about the high costs involved.
The town council reconfirmed its commitment to building the bridge despite rising material prices.
Adaeze reconfirmed that she would lead the community fundraiser, no matter how busy work became.
文法句型
reconfirm + noun
reconfirm + that-clause
用法筆記
Frequently followed by a that-clause or a noun like plan, promise, intention, or commitment. Distinguish from sense 1: here the focus is on repeating a stated position, not on providing new proof.
3. to contact someone, usually by phone or message, in order to make sure a planned
to contact someone, usually by phone or message, in order to make sure a planned meeting, booking, or arrangement is still going ahead
Saira called the hotel to reconfirm her booking after noticing a strange charge on her card.
reconfirm + booking: used with reservations and appointments
Dimitri called the airline to reconfirm his flight after the carrier changed his departure time twice in one week.
Jack emailed the restaurant to reconfirm the table for twelve people on Saturday evening.
After missing two check-ups last spring, Mrs. Chen now reconfirms every hospital appointment by text the evening before.
Eleni sent a quick message to reconfirm that the photographer would arrive by two o'clock.
- double-check
less formal; used for any quick verification, not only arrangements
- confirm
can be used for first-time confirmation; reconfirm implies doing it again
文法句型
reconfirm + noun
reconfirm + that-clause
用法筆記
Object is always a concrete arrangement — booking, reservation, meeting, appointment, or similar planned event. This is the sense to use when double-checking logistics, not when proving a belief (sense 1) or restating a position (sense 2).
4. to check a detail, figure, or piece of information once more to be certain it is
to check a detail, figure, or piece of information once more to be certain it is correct
Asher reconfirmed the lock code on the front door before leaving the empty house for the night.
reconfirm + security detail: checking codes, locks, or safety items
Before sending the soil analysis to the building inspector, Fatima reconfirmed every measurement she had taken that morning.
Before sending the contract, Heloísa reconfirmed the client's full name and postal address.
Tyler always reconfirms the safety equipment checklist before the morning dive begins.
Ari reconfirmed that all the students had returned safely to the bus after the museum visit.
- double-check
slightly less formal; very close in meaning to this sense
- verify
more formal; often used for official or systematic checks
- cross-check
implies comparing against a second source of information
文法句型
reconfirm + noun
reconfirm + that-clause
用法筆記
The most general sense; the object can be almost any detail you want to verify — a code, a number, a name, a measurement. Unlike sense 3 (which always involves contacting someone about a booking, reservation, or appointment), this sense is about checking a detail yourself — no contact with another person is needed.