confirm
/kənˈfɜːm/verb
Middle School
1
To strengthen; to make firm or resolute.
2
To administer the sacrament of confirmation on (someone).
3
To assure the accuracy of previous statements.
4
To approve a proposal or nomination.
Thesaurus
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing