Confirm vs. Success

Confirm vs. Success — Is There a Difference?
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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.

Don't let success go to your head.
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Confirmverb

establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts;

his story confirmed my doubtsThe evidence supports the defendant

Successnoun

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 account

Successnoun

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 Republicans
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Confirmverb

as of a person to a position;

The Senate confirmed the President's candidate for Secretary of Defense

Successnoun

an attainment that is successful;

his success in the marathon was unexpectedhis new play was a great success

Confirmverb

administer the rite of confirmation to;

the children were confirmed in their mother's faith

Successnoun

a state of prosperity or fame;

he is enjoying great successhe does not consider wealth synonymous with success

Successnoun

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