confirm (one) in (something)
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To incorporate one more thoroughly into a religion through a specific ceremony. The bishop will confirm the students in the church later this year.
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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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