Bevestigen
Example: Het is belangrijk om de afspraken schriftelijk te bevestigen.
Definition
"Bevestigen" means to confirm or affirm something, often in writing or verbally, to ensure that an agreement or arrangement is recognized as valid and agreed upon by all parties involved. For example, confirming appointments or agreements is a common use of "bevestigen."
Etymology
The word "bevestigen" comes from the Dutch verb formed by the prefix 'be-' indicating an action directed towards something, combined with 'vestigen,' which means to establish or set. Together, "bevestigen" literally means to establish firmly or confirm. Did you know this verb has roots tied to the notion of making something stable or secure?
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"Bevestigen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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