validate

verb
UK: /ˈvælɪdeɪt/
US: /ˈvælɪdeɪt/

  1. To check or prove that something is correct.

    1. I need to validate my parking ticket before I leave.
    2. The study aims to validate the new method for data collection.

  2. To officially approve something.

    1. The court will validate the will tomorrow morning.
    2. Only a qualified technician can validate the safety inspection report.

  3. To make someone feel that their feelings are reasonable or important.

    1. It helps to validate my feelings when I talk about them.
    2. Her supportive friends helped validate her decision to change careers.

Synonyms

confirm verify approve authenticate corroborate ratify
validate adjective

  1. Having been confirmed or supported by evidence.

    1. This is a validate argument to prove his innocence.
    2. We hope for a validate license to ensure the security measures.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "validate" in English means: To check or prove that something is correct., To officially approve something., To make someone feel that their feelings are reasonable or important..

The phonetic transcription of "validate" is /ˈvælɪdeɪt/ in British English and /ˈvælɪdeɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "validate": confirm, verify, approve, authenticate, corroborate, ratify.

Example usage of "validate": "I need to validate my parking ticket before I leave.". More examples on the page.