Verified — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /ˈver-ə-ˌfī/ ver·i·fy

Meaning & Definition of Verified

Verified (verb)

  1. to establish the truth, accuracy, or reality of
  2. to confirm or substantiate in law by oath

Verified (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in valid, validated

    similar: attested, authenticated, confirmed, demonstrated, established, proven, substantiated, valid, validated, 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

Verified (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

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

    "the dispatcher was able to verify the caller's location"

    similar: argued, attested, authenticated, bore out, certified, confirmed, corroborated, substantiated, supported, validated, 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: Verify (verb)

Verify is a different word from Verified. The synonyms below are for verify, not for verified.

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

    "the dispatcher was able to verify the caller's location"

    similar: argue, attest, authenticate, bear out, certify, confirm, corroborate, substantiate, support, validate, 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 Verified

The most common words with a similar meaning to Verified:

attested, authenticated, confirmed, demonstrated, established, proven, substantiated, valid, validated, 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 Verified

Words with the opposite meaning of Verified:

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 Verified

avouched, backed (up), testified (to), vouched (for), witnessed, guaranteed, warranted, affirmed, asserted, averred, avowed, declared, professed, documented, proved, reinforced

Near Antonyms of Verified

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

Word Forms of Verified

Inflections: verifying

Derived words: verifier (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Verified

Middle English verifien, borrowed from Anglo-French verifier, borrowed from Medieval Latin vērificāre, from Latin vērus "true" + -ficāre -fy very:2

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Verified

What does "Verified" mean?

"Verified" means to establish the truth, accuracy, or reality of. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to establish the truth, accuracy, or reality of. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Verified"?

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

What are different ways to say "Verified"?

There are 71 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Verified". Common alternatives include attested, authenticated, confirmed, demonstrated, established, proven, substantiated, valid, validated and actual.

What is the opposite of "Verified"?

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

How do you use "Verified" in a sentence?

Examples of "Verified" in a sentence: "the dispatcher was able to verify the caller's location".

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

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

How do you pronounce "Verified"?

"Verified" is pronounced /ˈver-ə-ˌfī/ and divided into syllables as ver·i·fy.

What is the origin of the word "Verified"?

"Verified" comes from Middle English verifien, borrowed from Anglo-French verifier, borrowed from Medieval Latin vērificāre, from Latin vērus "true" + -ficāre -fy very:2. First known use: 14th century.