Authenticated — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /ə-ˈthen-ti-ˌkāt/ au·then·ti·cate

Meaning & Definition of Authenticated

Authenticated (verb)

  1. to prove or serve to prove to be real, true, or genuine

Authenticated (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in valid, validated

    similar: attested, confirmed, demonstrated, established, proven, substantiated, valid, validated, verified, actual, concrete, de facto, effective, existent, factual, genuine, real, sure-enough, true, very, incontestable, incontrovertible, indisputable, indubitable, inescapable, irrefutable, undeniable, unquestionable, believable, convincing, literal, realistic, unmistakable, verifiable, authentic, bona fide, real-life, real-world, absolute, certain, final, hard, objective, palpable, positive, substantial, tangible, authoritative, certifiable, certified
    opposite: conjectural, hypothetical, ideal, inexistent, nonexistent, platonic, possible, potential, suppositional, theoretical, alleged, assumed, reputed, supposed, conceived, envisaged, envisioned, imagined, pictured, visualized, chimerical, fabled, fanciful, fictional, fictitious, illusory, legendary, fabricated, fake, imaginary, invented, made-up, make-believe, pretend, romantic, abstract, symbolic, unreal, virtual

Authenticated (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to declare (something) to be true or genuine

    "a jeweler authenticated the diamond as real"

    similar: attested, avouched, certified, testified (to), vouched (for), witnessed
    related: guaranteed, warranted, affirmed, asserted, averred, avowed, professed, vowed

  2. to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of

    "we require more than simply your word to authenticate this story"

    similar: argued, attested, bore out, certified, confirmed, corroborated, substantiated, supported, validated, verified, vindicated
    related: avouched, backed (up), testified (to), vouched (for), witnessed, guaranteed, warranted, affirmed, asserted, averred, avowed, declared, professed, demonstrated, documented, established, proved, reinforced
    opposite: disproved, rebutted, refuted
    near: contradicted, gainsaid, denied, disavowed, disclaimed, challenged, contested, disputed, questioned

Related Entry: Authenticate (verb)

Authenticate is a different word from Authenticated. The synonyms below are for authenticate, not for authenticated.

  1. to declare (something) to be true or genuine

    "a jeweler authenticated the diamond as real"

    similar: attest, avouch, certify, testify (to), vouch (for), witness
    related: guarantee, warrant, affirm, assert, aver, avow, profess, vow

  2. to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of

    "we require more than simply your word to authenticate this story"

    similar: argue, attest, bear out, certify, confirm, corroborate, substantiate, support, validate, verify, vindicate
    related: avouch, back (up), testify (to), vouch (for), witness, guarantee, warrant, affirm, assert, aver, avow, declare, profess, demonstrate, document, establish, prove, reinforce
    opposite: disprove, rebut, refute
    near: contradict, gainsay, deny, disavow, disclaim, challenge, contest, dispute, question

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Authenticated

The most common words with a similar meaning to Authenticated:

attested, confirmed, demonstrated, established, proven, substantiated, valid, validated, verified, actual, concrete, de facto, effective, existent, factual, genuine, real, sure-enough, true, very, incontestable, incontrovertible, indisputable, indubitable, inescapable, irrefutable, undeniable, unquestionable, believable, convincing, literal, realistic, unmistakable, verifiable, authentic, bona fide, real-life, real-world, absolute, certain

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Authenticated

Words with the opposite meaning of Authenticated:

conjectural, hypothetical, ideal, inexistent, nonexistent, platonic, possible, potential, suppositional, theoretical, alleged, assumed, reputed, supposed, conceived, envisaged, envisioned, imagined, pictured, visualized, chimerical, fabled, fanciful, fictional, fictitious, illusory, legendary, fabricated, fake, imaginary

Related Words for Authenticated

guaranteed, warranted, affirmed, asserted, averred, avowed, professed, vowed, backed (up), declared, documented, proved, reinforced

Near Antonyms of Authenticated

contradicted, gainsaid, denied, disavowed, disclaimed, challenged, contested, disputed, questioned

Word Forms of Authenticated

Inflections: authenticating

Derived words: authenticator (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Authenticated

borrowed from Medieval Latin authenticātus, past participle of authenticāre "to stamp as genuine or authoritative," derivative of Latin authenticus "original (of documents)" authentic

First known use: 1613

Frequently Asked Questions about Authenticated

What does "Authenticated" mean?

"Authenticated" means to prove or serve to prove to be real, true, or genuine. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to prove or serve to prove to be real, true, or genuine. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Authenticated"?

Other words for "Authenticated" include attested, confirmed, demonstrated, established, proven, substantiated, valid and validated. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Authenticated" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Authenticated"?

There are 72 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Authenticated". Common alternatives include attested, confirmed, demonstrated, established, proven, substantiated, valid, validated, verified and actual.

What is the opposite of "Authenticated"?

Antonyms of "Authenticated" include conjectural, hypothetical, ideal, inexistent, nonexistent, platonic, possible and potential. Near antonyms include contradicted, gainsaid, denied and disavowed.

How do you use "Authenticated" in a sentence?

Examples of "Authenticated" in a sentence: "a jeweler authenticated the diamond as real"; "we require more than simply your word to authenticate this story".

Is "Authenticated" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Authenticated" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Authenticated"?

"Authenticated" is pronounced /ə-ˈthen-ti-ˌkāt/ and divided into syllables as au·then·ti·cate.

What is the origin of the word "Authenticated"?

"Authenticated" comes from borrowed from Medieval Latin authenticātus, past participle of authenticāre "to stamp as genuine or authoritative," derivative of Latin authenticus "original (of documents)" authentic. First known use: 1613.