validate

[val-i-deyt] / ˈvæl ɪˌdeɪt /

VERB

ascertain the truth, authenticity of something

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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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Hoskins has until late July to validate the petition, while Missouri’s primary is on Aug. 4.

From Slate • May 14, 2026

As a result, users may not need to seek out fringe online communities or persuade others to validate their ideas.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

Successfully fast-tracking a treatment would validate Moderna’s mRNA platform, even if the total number of cases is low.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

In some cases, researchers alternate between real respondents and simulated ones, though real people are still used to validate findings.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

I made excuses for him, desperate to validate the reasons he chose to work with me.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys

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