confirm in

confirm (one) in (something)

To incorporate one more thoroughly into a religion through a specific ceremony. The bishop will confirm the students in the church later this year. So I see that you've been baptized. Have you been confirmed in our religion too? A: "If a regular priest doesn't confirm you in Catholicism, who does?" B: "A bishop."

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confirm someone in something

to perform a religious rite that ties one more closely to one's religion. They confirmed her in the church this morning.

See also: confirm

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