- present tense form of validate (3rd person singular).
validates
Example Sentences
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“The $13bn validates demand; whether it produces a durable financial comeback is still being tested,” he added.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 19, 2026
“It builds pride in one’s own neighborhood and validates experiences and expands on the possibility of what you can be as a young child and sparks your imagination,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026
So, seeing that play out in the public sphere only validates that concern.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
"This important certification validates the rigor of our airplane's design and recognizes the determination and resilience of our 737 MAX development team," said Stephanie Pope, president of Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026
If you have a heterogeneous class make up of many different ethnicities, abilities, races, providing activities validates who they are as people, and sends a message that their voices are valued.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
