Verify — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈver-ə-ˌfī/ ver·i·fy

Meaning & Definition of Verify

Verify (verb)

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

Verify (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: 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 Verify

The most common words with a similar meaning to Verify:

argue, attest, authenticate, bear out, certify, confirm, corroborate, substantiate, support, validate, vindicate

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Verify

Words with the opposite meaning of Verify:

disprove, rebut, refute

Related Words for Verify

avouch, back (up), testify (to), vouch (for), witness, guarantee, warrant, affirm, assert, aver, avow, declare, profess, demonstrate, document, establish, prove, reinforce

Near Antonyms of Verify

contradict, gainsay, deny, disavow, disclaim, challenge, contest, dispute, question

Word Forms of Verify

Inflections: verified, verifying

Derived words: verifier (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Verify

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Verify

What does "Verify" mean?

"Verify" means to establish the truth, accuracy, or reality of. As a verb, it is defined as: to establish the truth, accuracy, or reality of.

What is another word for "Verify"?

Other words for "Verify" include argue, attest, authenticate, bear out, certify, confirm, corroborate and substantiate. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Verify" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Verify"?

There are 29 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Verify". Common alternatives include argue, attest, authenticate, bear out, certify, confirm, corroborate, substantiate, support and validate.

What is the opposite of "Verify"?

Antonyms of "Verify" include disprove, rebut and refute. Near antonyms include contradict, gainsay, deny and disavow.

How do you use "Verify" in a sentence?

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

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

"Verify" is a verb.

Is "Verify" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Verify" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Verify"?

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