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

  • (..) seven, six... five... four, three... two... one... Scanner imaging has confirmed the dark planet dead. The planet seems to have stopped at miles from impact. What's wrong with you? What are you screaming for? (..)
    1997 The Fifth Element
  • (..) Yeah! There is no other way of getting on this plane. Ground is clear. Ready for lift-off? Confirmed. Please stop! Pressure? Primed. Protection? Power increase. (..)
    1997 The Fifth Element