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| attest |
to give confirmation, testimony, or proof (often fol. by "to"). [1/2 definitions] |
| catechist |
one who teaches by means of a catechism, esp. one who instructs another in the principles of Christianity prior to confirmation or baptism. |
| check in |
to register at a hotel, conference, or the like, or to give official confirmation of one's intention to travel imminently. [1/2 definitions] |
| confirm |
to perform the religious rite of confirmation for. [1/4 definitions] |
| confirmatory |
giving or tending to give confirmation or corroboration. |
| confirmed |
having gone through the rite of confirmation. [1/3 definitions] |
| eh |
used to ask for confirmation or reiteration. |
| sponsor |
a person who presents someone for baptism or confirmation; godparent. [1/5 definitions] |
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