What does verify mean?
Verify means (transitive) To substantiate or prove the truth of something..
Verify
/ˈvɛɹɪfaɪ/ · verb
Meaning
(transitive) To substantiate or prove the truth of something..
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive) To substantiate or prove the truth of something.
- (transitive) To confirm or test the truth or accuracy of something.
- (transitive, law) To affirm something formally, under oath.
Example Sentences
"It is early to judge," he remarked, after stopping the car in order to verify the name on the brass plate, "but, upon my word, Max, I really think that our ghost might have discovered more appropriate quarters."
In comparison, it takes about a minute to save, rewind and manually verify a similar file on a cassette.
Synonyms for verify
Antonyms for verify
Related Words
Word Forms
- verifies
- verifying
- verified
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for verify?
Common synonyms include control.
What is the opposite of verify?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use verify in a sentence?
"It is early to judge," he remarked, after stopping the car in order to verify the name on the brass plate, "but, upon my word, Max, I really think that our ghost might have discovered more appropriate quarters."
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