validate

[val-i-deyt]

verb (used with object)

validated, validating 

1. to make valid; substantiate; confirm.

   Time validated our suspicions.

   Synonyms: prove, verify, authenticate
   Antonyms: disprove

2. to give legal force to; legalize.

3. to give official sanction, confirmation, or approval to, as elected officials, election procedures, documents, etc..

   to validate a passport.

validate

/ ˈvælɪˌdeɪt /

verb

1. to confirm or corroborate

2. to give legal force or official confirmation to; declare legally valid

Other Word Forms

• validatory adjective
• validation noun
• validator noun
• revalidate verb (used with object)
• unvalidated adjective
• unvalidating adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of validate¹

First recorded in 1640–50; from Medieval Latin validātus (past participle of validāre “to make valid”), equivalent to valid- ( valid ) + -ātus past participle suffix ( -ate ¹ )

Example Sentences

Not sure if that validates or contradicts your thesis, but it’s worth mentioning.

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"Seeing the art market with so much strength almost validated that what we started as maybe foolish young people has become a very mature industry."

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Other tips: “Give your loved one the opportunity to express their thoughts and feelings about nursing home care. Listen actively and validate their concerns,” it adds.

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AI also automates certain procedures such as validating calculations and identifying inconsistencies that require follow-up.

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The Department of Health has said due to encompass, Northern Ireland's new patient record system, it is unable to provide a complete picture for validated breast cancer referrals for certain quarters.

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Related Words

• approve 
• certify 
• confirm 
• corroborate 
• endorse 
• justify 
• legalize 
• legitimize 
• ratify 
• substantiate 
• verify