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verify

Definition

  • verb: to prove, show, find out, or state that (something) is true or correct
  • verb: to confirm or substantiate in law by oath
  • synonyms: authenticate, maintain, affirm

Examples

  • Can you 'verify' whether I am scheduled to work or not?

  • We could not 'verify' [='confirm'] the rumor.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) came to apologize... for the way l spoke to you about the beach incident. It was judgementaI of me. I didn't pause to verify the facts. That's aII right, Grandma. I've been thinking about it a great deaI... and the truth is... I think you'd make (..)
    2001 The Princess Diaries