verify Meaning & Definition
What Does Verify Mean?
Verify is used as a verb meaning To substantiate or prove the truth of something. It is also used to mean To confirm or test the truth or accuracy of something.
Quick Facts About Verify
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈvɛɹɪfaɪ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | control |
| Verb forms | verifies, verifying, verified |
Verify Definition (Verb)
- To substantiate or prove the truth of something.
- To confirm or test the truth or accuracy of something.
- To affirm something formally, under oath.
Synonyms of Verify
Verify synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Verify
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Verify in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
verify (third-person singular simple present verifies, present participle verifying, simple past and past participle verified)
Words That Rhyme With Verify
Origin of Verify
From Old French verifier (French: vérifier), from Medieval Latin vērificāre (“make true”), from Latin vērus (“true”) + faciō (“do, make”); see -fy.
Pronouncing Verify
Verify is pronounced //ˈvɛɹɪfaɪ// and has 1 syllable.
Verify: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is verify?
Verify is a verb.
What is another word for verify?
Close synonyms of verify are control. See the full list of verify synonyms and antonyms.
What is the past tense of verify?
The past tense of verify is verified. The present participle is verifying.