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verifyto check that something is true, accurate, or correct

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to check that something is true, accurate, or correct

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈverɪfaɪ/

Korean meaning: 확인하다, 검증하다, 입증하다

Korean pronunciation: 베-리-파이 (강세: 베)

Example Sentences

  • The detective had to verify the alibi by checking security camera footage.
  • My mom always verifies my homework by doing all the math problems herself.
  • Could you verify if this expensive coffee actually tastes better than instant coffee?

verify

VERB

//ˈverɪfaɪ//

to check that something is true, accurate, or correct

verify concept
💡 Concept

Detective verifying the evidence matches

verify rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Verify before you rely — check twice before you apply.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈverɪfaɪ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈverɪfaɪ/

🌳Etymology

Rootveri-
Suffix--fy

Origin

From Latin 'verus' meaning 'true' combined with the suffix '-fy' (from Latin 'facere' meaning 'to make'). The word literally means 'to make true' or 'to confirm as true'.

🎵Rhyme

clarifyterrifycertify
clarify
terrify
certify

🔗Collocations

verify information
verify identity
verify data
verify account
verify documents
verify facts
verify email

📝Examples

The detective had to verify the alibi by checking security camera footage.

😄 Fun example

My mom always verifies my homework by doing all the math problems herself.

😄 Fun example

Could you verify if this expensive coffee actually tastes better than instant coffee?

Students must verify their enrollment status before taking the exam.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

confirmcheckvalidateauthenticatesubstantiate

Antonyms

falsifydisproverefute

Related

verificationverifiableverifiedtruthevidence

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