Confirm vs. Success

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Difference Between Confirm and Success
Confirmverb
To strengthen; to make firm or resolute.
Successnoun
(obsolete) Something which happens as a consequence; the outcome or result.
Confirmverb
To administer the sacrament of confirmation on (someone).
Successnoun
The achievement of one's aim or goal.
His third attempt to pass the entrance exam was a success.Confirmverb
To assure the accuracy of previous statements.
Successnoun
(business) Financial profitability.
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Confirmverb
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts;
his story confirmed my doubtsThe evidence supports the defendantSuccessnoun
One who, or that which, achieves assumed goals.
Scholastically, he was a success.The new range of toys has been a resounding success.Confirmverb
strengthen or make more firm;
The witnesses confirmed the victim's accountSuccessnoun
The fact of getting or achieving wealth, respect, or fame.
She is country music's most recent success.Confirmverb
make more firm;
Confirm thy soul in self-control!Successnoun
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose;
let's call heads a success and tails a failurethe election was a remarkable success for RepublicansADVERTISEMENT
Confirmverb
as of a person to a position;
The Senate confirmed the President's candidate for Secretary of DefenseSuccessnoun
an attainment that is successful;
his success in the marathon was unexpectedhis new play was a great successConfirmverb
administer the rite of confirmation to;
the children were confirmed in their mother's faithSuccessnoun
a state of prosperity or fame;
he is enjoying great successhe does not consider wealth synonymous with successSuccessnoun
a person with a record of successes;
his son would never be the achiever that his father wasonly winners need applyif you want to be a success you have to dress like a success