Definitions

verify

[ver-uh-fahy] / ˈvɛr əˌfaɪ /

VERB

confirm, validate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

authenticate certify check corroborate demonstrate double-check establish find out justify prove substantiate

STRONG

attest debunk document eye eyeball peg settle size support test try

WEAK

add up bear out check out check up check up on hold up make certain make sure pan out size up stand up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

conceal confuse contradict deny discredit disprove hide invalidate reject

Example Sentences

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In response, the judges acknowledged AI was used to craft the opinions, but told the senator they had implemented corrective measures to verify accuracy.

From The Wall Street Journal

The BBC's analysis of protests includes only those for which we have verified video footage - the true number is almost certainly far higher.

From BBC

After that experience, Friedman said, he takes a “trust but verify” approach.

From The Wall Street Journal

Local media's accounting of the protests is not exhaustive, and state-run outlets have downplayed their coverage of the demonstrations, while videos flooding social media are often impossible to verify.

From Barron's

The BBC has verified five strike locations, including the compound, a port and an airport.

From BBC

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