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How does the verb validate contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of validate are authenticate, confirm, corroborate, substantiate, and verify. While all these words mean "to attest to the truth or validity of something," validate implies establishing validity by authoritative affirmation or by factual proof.

validated the hypothesis by experiments

When might authenticate be a better fit than validate?

Although the words authenticate and validate have much in common, authenticate implies establishing genuineness by adducing legal or official documents or expert opinion.

handwriting experts authenticated the diaries

In what contexts can confirm take the place of validate?

While the synonyms confirm and validate are close in meaning, confirm implies the removing of doubts by an authoritative statement or indisputable fact.

confirmed the reports

When would corroborate be a good substitute for validate?

While in some cases nearly identical to validate, corroborate suggests the strengthening of what is already partly established.

witnesses corroborated his story

Where would substantiate be a reasonable alternative to validate?

The synonyms substantiate and validate are sometimes interchangeable, but substantiate implies the offering of evidence that sustains the contention.

the claims have yet to be substantiated

When is verify a more appropriate choice than validate?

The meanings of verify and validate largely overlap; however, verify implies the establishing of correspondence of actual facts or details with those proposed or guessed at.

all statements of fact in the article have been verified

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of validate The company said the XB-1 demonstrator validates many of the key technologies that will be incorporated into Overture, including carbon-fiber composites, digital stability augmentation, and supersonic intakes. Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 28 Jan. 2025 Last December, the company launched its production test aircraft to validate its cabin design and performance, and it is anticipated to enter service in the second half of 2025. Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 2025 To further validate compatibility, AST engineers successfully tested a variety of regular smartphones and devices that use SIM (subscriber identification module) cards and all were able to exchange network information directly with the BW3 satellite, bypassing terrestrial towers. New Atlas, 23 Jan. 2025 Governments face challenges in keeping records updated across all systems, ensuring citizens report changes accurately and promptly, and validating changes to ensure the updates are legitimate and not fraudulent. Brian Chidester, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for validate 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for validate
Verb
  • Bank statements: Lenders typically require statements from the past two months to verify you have adequate savings and to check for any red flags.
    Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2025
  • To verify the laws and guidelines in your state, contact your local child welfare agency.
    Sarah Scott, Parents, 31 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Earlier experiences, such as the exit of Mars Inc. and its M&M's brand sponsorship, which led to Kyle Busch moving to another team, prove the real-world impacts these financial challenges have.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
  • Comments The Voice has proved to be a massively successful format worldwide, allowing eager singers from dozens of countries to show off their vocal abilities.
    Alamin Yohannes, EW.com, 4 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Jim Rutherford’s interview this week with The Globe and Mail confirmed as much.
    Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 1 Feb. 2025
  • Elizabeth Frantz | Reuters In an apparent ending to weeks of intense speculation, the White House confirmed Friday that President Donald Trump will be leveling aggressive tariffs this weekend on major U.S. trading partners.
    Jeff Cox, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2025
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  • Here's how to establish authority on LinkedIn in record time.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
  • The 23-year-old established himself among Europe’s leading attackers during his time at Napoli.
    The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Still, Pasha’s interactions with current and former students demonstrate his unique place within the academic ecosystem, and the conviction that guides his defiant documentation.
    Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 25 Jan. 2025
  • His involvement with the Uniform Intermodal Interchange and Facilities Access Agreement further demonstrates his commitment to advancing efficiency and innovation in the industry.
    Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2025

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“Validate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/validate. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.

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