Validate

Quick meaning: Validate is a verb meaning (transitive) To render valid.

Meaning

(transitive) To render valid.

More Meanings

1. (transitive) To check or prove the validity of; verify.
2. (ergative) To have its validity successfully proven.
3. (obsolete, law) Valid, validated.

Example Sentences

The data file cannot be imported because it doesn't validate.

Always remember to validate your ticket before entering the train. A non-validated ticket could lead to a hefty fine.

Word Forms

• validates
• validating
• validated

Synonyms for validate

Depending on context, synonyms include corroborate, formalize.

Antonyms for validate

Common opposites include disprove, invalidate, void, vitiate, nullify, avoid.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include corroborate, formalize, validation, verify, confirmation, substantiate.

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