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validates

VERB

ascertain the truth, authenticity of something

Synonyms

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approve certify confirm corroborate endorse justify legalize legitimize ratify substantiate verify

STRONG

authenticate authorize constitute okay sanction

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John Hancock bear out give stamp of approval give the go-ahead give the green light give the nod make binding make legal make stick rubber-stamp set seal on sign off on

Antonyms

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contradict deny disagree disallow disapprove discredit disprove invalidate oppose refuse reject repudiate veto

Example Sentences

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For Saffie, it validates his belief in trusting the process and trusting himself.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

“Not particularly,” Jefferies analyst Akash Tewari wrote, adding that the result “largely validates the bear thesis heading into the data.”

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

A pattern emerges: The crowd suspects a problem, then Pangram validates the suspicion, stokes the mob, and sells the solution.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

“The Apple partnership further validates demand and positions Amazon to compete more directly in satellite connectivity,” Jones added.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

If you have a heterogeneous class make up of many different ethnicities, abilities, races, providing activities validates who they are as people, and sends a message that their voices are valued.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin