validates

VERB

ascertain the truth, authenticity of something

Synonyms

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approve certify confirm corroborate endorse justify legalize legitimize ratify substantiate verify

STRONG

authenticate authorize constitute okay sanction

WEAK

John Hancock bear out give stamp of approval give the go-ahead give the green light give the nod make binding make legal make stick rubber-stamp set seal on sign off on

Antonyms

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contradict deny disagree disallow disapprove discredit disprove invalidate oppose refuse reject repudiate veto

Example Sentences

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Specifically, Suzuki and his colleagues performed simulations on 42 combinations of β-MIGaO2, MI = Na, Li, Cu, Ag as precursors, and halides and nitrates as ion sources.

From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2024

The binary halides are an important subclass of salts.

From Textbooks • Feb. 14, 2019

In general, it is possible to prepare the halides by the general techniques used to prepare other acids.

From Textbooks • Feb. 14, 2019

Except for silicon tetrafluoride, silicon halides are extremely sensitive to water.

From Textbooks • Feb. 14, 2019

They may also be prepared by heating the alkyl halides with silver oxide.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 7 "Equation" to "Ethics" by Various