verify

[ver-uh-fahy] / ˈvɛr əˌfaɪ /

VERB

confirm, validate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

authenticate certify check corroborate demonstrate double-check establish find out justify prove substantiate

STRONG

attest debunk document eye eyeball peg settle size support test try

WEAK

add up bear out check out check up check up on hold up make certain make sure pan out size up stand up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

conceal confuse contradict deny discredit disprove hide invalidate reject

Example Sentences

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"It's exciting to find patterns that verify the hypotheses made over 50 years ago," LaSala said.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

However, Adhikary claims that after logging into the portal, he could view scanned answer sheets and independently verify the personal details of one evaluator whose account he accessed.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

“It looked great. The company was growing fast. We could verify it all on the blockchain, felt like we had some good company on the cap table with us.”

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

From his office computer in California, he went to deepseek.com—the same web address his friend in China had used—pasted in the rebuttal, and asked the bot to verify each claim.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

“Is there someone who can verify your whereabouts?”

From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone

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