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确证，证实；肯定：
The experiment confirmed my theory.
实验证实了我的理论。
使有效，批准，确认：
The treaty was confirmed by the president.
条约已被总统批准。
使坚定；使巩固，加强：
His support confirmed my determination to go abroad.
他的支持更坚定了我出国的决心。
【天主教】给…行按手礼，给…施坚信礼
近义词:
substantiate
. corroborat