Confirm and Conform are often mixed up. Confirm (verb) means establish the truth or correctness of (something previously believed or suspected to be the case)/ make (a provisional arrangement or appointment) definite/ make (a decision or an agreement) formally valid, while Conform (verb) means comply with rules, standards, or laws/ behave according to socially acceptable conventions or standards/ be similar in form or type.
Meaning: establish the truth or correctness of (something previously believed or suspected to be the case)/ make (a provisional arrangement or appointment) definite/ make (a decision or an agreement) formally valid.
Synonyms: Certify, Affirm, Approve, Assure Someone.
Example: A biopsy is needed to confirm whether she actually has cancer or not.
Meaning: comply with rules, standards, or laws/ behave according to socially acceptable conventions or standards/ be similar in form or type.
Synonyms: Comply With, Abide By, Obey, Observe, Follow, Keep To, Hold To, Adhere To.
Example: Since the Smiths are very religious, they always try to conform to the practices of their faith.
