verb
Uncommon
validate
VAL-ih-dayt
Validate (verb) means to check that something is correct, official, or meets the required standard. Example: “The system validates your email address before sending the confirmation.”
verb
1
To check that something is correct, official, or meets the required standard.
"The system validates your email address before sending the confirmation."
2
To make someone feel that their feelings or opinions are reasonable and worth taking seriously.
"A good friend will validate your feelings even when they don't agree with your decision."
How to use validate
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo confirm something is correct or official, or to make someone feel their feelings are legitimate.
Common pairings
validate a ticket
validate someone's feelings
validate the data
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- validates
- Past tense
- validated
- Comparative
- more validate
- Superlative
- most validate
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Etymology
From Medieval Latin validatus, from Latin validus, "strong" — the same root as "valid".
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What does “validate” mean?
The word “validate” means to check that something is correct, official, or meets the required standard. In plain terms, to confirm something is correct or official, or to make someone feel their feelings are legitimate.
How do you pronounce “validate”?
“Validate” is pronounced VAL-ih-dayt (/ˈvæl.ɪ.deɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “validate” in a sentence?
Here is “validate” used in a sentence: “The system validates your email address before sending the confirmation.”
What is the opposite of “validate”?
The opposite of “validate” — its antonyms — are disprove and invalidate.
What part of speech is “validate”?
“Validate” is a verb.
Where does the word “validate” come from?
The word “validate” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin validatus, from Latin validus, "strong" — the same root as "valid".
Is “validate” a common word?
“Validate” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “validate” have?
“Validate” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to check that something is correct, official, or meets the required standard.
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