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reconfirm

verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To confirm again; to establish more firmly

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To advise an airline of your intention to use a reservation, or risk cancellation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: dated

Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, aviation, business, engineering, lifestyle, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, tourism, transport, travel

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

confirm again

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • You must reconfirm your flight reservations

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: confirm, reassert

History

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Italic *wre- Latin re-der. Old French re-bor. Middle English re- English re- English confirm English reconfirm From re- + confirm.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Portuguese: reconfirmar — confirm again
  • Spanish: reconfirmar — confirm again