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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

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Recent Examples of validate Many critics had accused Scarborough and Brzezinski of normalizing and even validating Trump’s actions by visiting him in an unofficial setting. Harrison Chon-Walker, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Jan. 2025 Acceptance could be seen as a tacit admission of guilt or wrongdoing, validating years of attacks by Trump and his supporters, even though those who have been pardoned have not been formally accused of any crimes. Colleen Long, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025 In the months leading up to the election, the Trump campaign conducted a full-court press to appeal to this demographic, aligning Mr. Trump with a constellation of podcast hosts and YouTubers who put out irreverent entertainment while validating young men’s frustrations with the status quo. Callie Holtermann, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025 Leveraging Word-of-Mouth Advocacy: Cultivate relationships with credible advocates who can validate your brand authentically within niche communities. Lilian Raji, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for validate 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for validate
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  • On Blind, an anonymous messaging app that requires users to verify their employment before viewing company-specific posts, users mocked the video.
    Zoë Schiffer, WIRED, 19 Jan. 2025
  • Douglas County investigators verified the DNA results linking Jefferson to the scene through an outside lab, but they were now faced with Woods’ actions tainting their lynchpin piece of evidence, Brauchler said.
    Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 18 Jan. 2025
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  • Yonan’s book delivers more than 300 recipes to prove his point: that veganism isn’t just a diet but a genuine cuisine, one that puts delicious vegetables cooked with tremendous creativity at the center of every plate.
    Jessica Carbone, Saveur, 23 Jan. 2025
  • But the three points gained from Sunday, which lifted United above City into the Champions League spots, may prove to have more of a lasting impact.
    Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
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  • You may be asked to confirm your decision by clicking Yes.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 19 Jan. 2025
  • More research is needed to confirm spearmint's potential use as a testosterone-lowering treatment.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 19 Jan. 2025
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  • Corporations and unions may establish a political action committee (PAC) for express advocacy or electioneering communications purposes.
    Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 24 Jan. 2025
  • As of July 1, 2024, California Senate Bill 553 requires employers to establish, implement, and maintain a workplace violence prevention plan, said Kate O’Hara, an advocate for low-wage workers, but not all have done so.
    Cathie Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 24 Jan. 2025
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  • 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
  • Despite these challenges, the Texans' strong playoff run—despite falling short in the divisional round to Kansas City—demonstrated that the team is close to competing at a higher level.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025

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“Validate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/validate. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.

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