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Potvrdit is a Czech verb that translates to "to confirm" or "to verify" in English. It is a versatile word used in a wide range of contexts, both formal and informal.

In everyday conversation, potvrdit can be used to confirm a plan or an arrangement, such as "Potvrdil jsi tu schůzku?" (Did you confirm the meeting?). It can also be used to verify information, like "Můžeš mi to potvrdit?" (Can you confirm that for me?).

In a more formal setting, potvrdit is frequently used in legal or official documents to signify agreement or validation. For example, a contract might require a signature to "potvrdit souhlas" (confirm agreement). In scientific contexts, it can mean to verify experimental results.

The verb is derived from the root "tvrdý," meaning "hard" or "firm." This etymology suggests the idea of making something solid, certain, or undeniable, which aligns with the meaning of confirmation.

The conjugation of potvrdit follows standard Czech verb patterns. Its past tense is "potvrdil" (masculine), "potvrdila" (feminine), "potvrdilo" (neuter), and its future tense is formed with the auxiliary verb "budu" followed by the infinitive, e.g., "budu potvrdit." The imperative form is "potvrď."

The antonym of potvrdit is "vyvrátit," meaning "to refute" or "to disprove."