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
(ˌ)rē-ˌkän-fər-ˈmā-shən How to pronounce reconfirm (audio)
noun

Examples of reconfirm in a Sentence

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If plans keep slipping, write them down and reconfirm, because having the same words on both sides prevents avoidable stress later. — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026 Build in a deliberate pause between consent and publication to reconfirm comfort with how the story will live publicly. — Pierce Kafka, Forbes.com, 6 Mar. 2026 White reconfirmed that the location for the upcoming season is France, which has previously been reported. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 26 Feb. 2026 Harrison Amadasun won a seat on the South Windsor Town Council, and today’s decision reconfirms that. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2026 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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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
(ˌ)rē-ˌkän-fər-ˈmā-shən How to pronounce reconfirm (audio)
noun
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