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validate

[val-i-deyt] / ˈvæl ɪˌdeɪt /
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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They also intend to validate their models using larger and more diverse patient groups, as well as investigate whether these biomarkers could help predict additional related diseases in the future.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

Horror-novel fans had speculated online for months about the book’s authorship, and in January Pangram CEO Max Spero stepped in to validate the chatter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

You’re just there to witness their grief and validate their emotions.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

Backing this view are numerous scientific papers, including a peer-reviewed study where IBM and university researchers created a previously unknown molecule and used a quantum computer to validate its physical properties.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

Even though he started to validate her, he went on to say that he didn’t like the dog.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.