verify

ver·i·fy

transitive verb \ˈver-ə-ˌfī\

ver·i·fiedver·i·fy·ing

Definition of VERIFY

1

: to confirm or substantiate in law by oath

2

: to establish the truth, accuracy, or reality of <verify the claim>

— ver·i·fi·er \-ˌfī(-ə)r\ noun

Examples of VERIFY

1. She verified her flight number.
2. He verified that the item was in stock.
3. Can you verify whether I am scheduled to work or not?

Origin of VERIFY

Middle English verifien, from Anglo-French verifier, from Medieval Latin verificare, from Latin verus true

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to VERIFY

Synonyms

argue, attest, authenticate, bear out, certify, corroborate, substantiate, support, validate, confirm, vindicate

Antonyms

disprove, rebut, refute

Related Words

avouch, back (up), testify (to), vouch (for), witness; guarantee, warrant; affirm, assert, aver, avow, declare, profess; demonstrate, document, establish, prove, reinforce (also reenforce)

Near Antonyms

contradict, gainsay; deny, disavow, disclaim; challenge, contest, dispute, question

See Synonym Discussion at confirm

Rhymes with VERIFY

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