confirm a with b vs confirm a to b

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Confirm a with b' is used when confirming something with the help or input of b, while 'confirm a to b' is used when confirming something to b. They are not interchangeable and have distinct meanings.

Last updated: March 31, 2024

confirm a with b

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when confirming something with the help, input, or involvement of b. It implies a collaborative confirmation process.

Examples:

I will confirm the details with my manager before proceeding.
Please confirm the schedule with the team.
She confirmed the decision with her colleagues.
They confirmed the reservation with the hotel staff.
He confirmed the information with the experts.

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The delay of one month in the repayment of tranche B confirms the risk analysis carried out by the private lenders [26].
the preceding interviews from test group "b" confirm that the subjects uniformly experienced a consciousness shift two weeks into the future.
The interim outcome of a clinical trial with the' process upgraded' recombinant Hepatitis B batches confirms that the immunogenicity of the current HBVAXPRO vaccine is at the historic standard, and provides evidence for a consistent trend to higher GMTs with HBVAXPRO manufactured with the process modification.
3 to 5 must be taken whenever the competent authority confirms a suspicion of the presence of Salmonella Enteritidis or Salmonella Typhimurium arising from the analysis of samples carried out in accordance with Part B.
Your blood work confirms a rise in your B-type symptoms, your glucose and white blood cell count are up, and your iron is down.
House manager in Nantucket needed to... Confirm a surprise I'm planning for Em.
I do want to confirm a suspicion to you.
I am sure he wishes to confirm a new alliance with the Emperor.
High PT and PTT on Jack's blood panel confirm a coagulopathy.
So get Mr Khan to confirm a bile leak.
Satellites confirm a match of body telemetry.
I need to confirm a transfer into our account.
This information confirms a suspicion we've had about Jimmy for quite some time.
My contact at NSA. Couldn't confirm a single thing that John said.
We can't confirm a number or the whereabouts of Joey Matthews.
I can use the voice recognition software in this recorder to confirm a match.
The purpose of the reference control is to confirm a minimum of microbial activity.
This vote confirms a favourable change in how agriculture is taken into account in Community policies.
Satellite surveillance confirms a limited security team on the premises.
The audits confirm a good implementation of the ban throughout the EU.

Alternatives:

verify a with b
double-check a with b
validate a with b
check a with b
consult a with b

confirm a to b

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when confirming something to b, indicating that the confirmation is directed towards b. It implies a one-way confirmation process.