validate — English Dictionary

Verb

1. To render valid.

   Usage

   • Transitive

   Examples

   Always remember to validate your ticket before entering the train. A non-validated ticket could lead to a hefty fine.

2. To check or prove the validity of; verify.

   Usage

   • Transitive

3. To have its validity successfully proven.

   Usage

   • ergative

   Examples

   The data file cannot be imported because it doesn't validate.

Adjective

1. Valid, validated.

   Usage

   • Obsolete

Verb

1. declare or make legally valid

   Synonyms

   formalizeformalise

   Antonyms

   invalidate

   Broader terms

   authorizeauthorisepassclear

2. prove valid; show or confirm the validity of something

   Antonyms

   invalidate

   Broader terms

   confirmcorroboratesustainsubstantiatesupportaffirm

3. give evidence for

   Synonyms

   corroborate

   Broader terms

   confirmreassert

4. make valid or confirm the validity of

   Antonyms

   invalidate

   Broader terms

   changealtermodify

   Examples

   validate a ticket