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Configure vs Confirm - What's the difference?

configure | confirm |

As verbs the difference between configure and confirm

is that configure is while confirm is to strengthen; to make firm or resolute.

As an adjective configure

is configured.

configure

English

Verb

(configur)
  • To set up or arrange something in such a way that it is ready for operation for a particular purpose, or to someone's particular liking
  • Derived terms

    * configurable

    confirm

    English

    Alternative forms

    * confirme (obsolete)

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To strengthen; to make firm or resolute.
  • (Christianity) To administer the sacrament of confirmation on (someone).
  • * 1971 , , Religion and the Decline of Magic , Folio Society 2012, p. 35:
  • Elizabeth, daughter of Henry VIII, was baptized and confirmed at the age of three days.
  • To assure the accuracy of previous statements.
  • Antonyms

    * infirm * disconfirm * deny * dispute * contradict * question

    See also

    * verify * corroborate * establish * prove