English word confirm comes from Latin com-, Latin firmare, and later Old French (842-ca. 1400) confermer (To confirm.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| com- | Latin (lat) | |
| firmare | Latin (lat) | |
| confirmare | Latin (lat) | |
| confermer | Old French (842-ca. 1400) (fro) | To confirm. |
| confirm | English (eng) | (transitive, Christianity) To administer the sacrament of confirmation on (someone).. To assure the accuracy of previous statements.. To strengthen; to make firm or resolute. |