Authenticate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɒˈθɛn.tɪ.keɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Authenticate is a verb meaning (transitive) To prove authentic; to determine as real and true.
Meaning
(transitive) To prove authentic; to determine as real and true.
More Meanings
- Synonym of authentic.
- (transitive) To render authentic; to give authority to, by the proof, attestation, or formalities required by law, or sufficient to entitle to credit.
Example Sentences
The server could not authenticate the request.
He didn’t manage to authenticate the portrait: it’s probably a fake.
Word Forms
- authenticates
- authenticating
- authenticated
Synonyms for authenticate
Depending on context, synonyms include authentify, authentic.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include authentification, certify, verify, validate, confirm, identify.
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