confirmed

Definition

  • adjective: not likely to change
  • adjective: marked by long continuance and likely to persist
  • synonyms: accepted, accustomed, acknowledged

Examples

  • Her parents' attitude only 'confirmed' [='strengthened, reinforced'] her resolve to get her own apartment.

  • The award 'confirmed' her status as one of the great movie actresses.

  • She was 'confirmed in' her determination to get a higher-paying job.

Movie quotes

  • (..) had you actually been Dr. Cassandra Railly. You do look like her. It was his false ID that tipped us off. We dug a little deeper. It turns out Dr. Railly was confirmed dead at the CDC by our own personnel... so you can't be her. I am Cassandra Railly. Are you aware that entering a military base (..)
    2016 TvShow: 12 Monkeys Title: Lullaby Season: 2 Episode 8