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VERIFY Synonyms

There are 17 synonyms of the word verify. (exact relations)
There are 23 hypernyms of the word verify. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for VERIFY

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affirm
verbv
verb

• establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

• to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true

• say yes to

ascertain
verbv
verb

• establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

• be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something

• find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort

• learn or discover with certainty

attest
verbv
verb

• provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

• authenticate, affirm to be true, genuine, or correct, as in an official capacity

• give testimony in a court of law

• establish or verify the usage of

authenticate
verbv
verb

• establish the authenticity of something

certify
verbv
verb

• provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

• guarantee payment on; of checks

• authorize officially

• guarantee as meeting a certain standard

• declare legally insane

check
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a written order directing a bank to pay money

• an appraisal of the state of affairs

• the bill in a restaurant

• the state of inactivity following an interruption

• additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct

• the act of inspecting or verifying

• a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.

• something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

• a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something

• a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)

• the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess

• obstructing an opponent in ice hockey

• (chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king

verb

• examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

• make an examination or investigation

• be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something

• lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

• stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution

• put a check mark on or near or next to

• slow the growth or development of

• be verified or confirmed; pass inspection

• be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

• block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey

• develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control

• consign for shipment on a vehicle

• hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping

• abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey

• stop in a chase especially when scent is lost

• mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on

• decline to initiate betting

• hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of

• place into check

• write out a check on a bank account

• find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort

• verify by consulting a source or authority

• arrest the motion (of something) abruptly

• make cracks or chinks in

• become fractured; break or crack on the surface only

confirm
verbv
verb

• establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

• strengthen or make more firm

• make more firm

• support a person for a position

• administer the rite of confirmation to

corroborate
verbv
verb

• establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

• give evidence for

• support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm

prove
verbv
verb

• be shown or be found to be

• establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment

• provide evidence for

• prove formally; demonstrate by a mathematical, formal proof

• put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to

• increase in volume

• cause to puff up with a leaven

• take a trial impression of

• obtain probate of

substantiate
verbv
verb

• establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

• represent in bodily form

• make real or concrete; give reality or substance to

• solidify, firm, or strengthen

validate
verbv
verb

• declare or make legally valid

• prove valid; show or confirm the validity of something

• give evidence for

• make valid or confirm the validity of

assert
verb, nounv, n
verb

• state categorically

• to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true

• insist on having one's opinions and rights recognized

• postulate positively and assertively

aver
verbv
verb

• report or maintain

• to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true

avow
verbv
verb

• to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true

• admit openly and bluntly; make no bones about

control
verb, nounv, n
noun

• power to direct or determine

• a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another

• (physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc

• a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment

• the activity of managing or exerting control over something

• the state that exists when one person or group has power over another

• discipline in personal and social activities

• great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity

• a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine

• a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance

• the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.

verb

• exercise authoritative control or power over

• lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

• handle and cause to function

• maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage

• check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard

• place under restrictions; limit access to by law

• verify by using a duplicate register for comparison

• be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something

• have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of

swan
verb, nounv, n
noun

• stately heavy-bodied aquatic bird with very long neck and usually white plumage as adult

verb

• to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true

• move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

• sweep majestically

swear
verb, nounv, n
verb

• utter obscenities or profanities

• to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true

• promise solemnly; take an oath

• make a deposition; declare under oath

• have faith or confidence in

Best Hypernyms For VERIFY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for verify, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (22)
confirm corroborate prove substantiate affirm ascertain attest authenticate certify check declare endorse essay establish examine ratify reassert support sustain test try validate
Phrases (1)
try out

Alternatives for AFFIRM

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