authenticate — to prove or verify that something is genuine, real, or true
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to prove or verify that something is genuine, real, or true
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɔːˈθentɪkeɪt/
Example Sentences
- The bank needs to authenticate your fingerprint before you can access your account.
- My grandmother tried to authenticate her age with her birth certificate, but it was written in crayon.
- The museum hired three experts to authenticate the ancient vase.
authenticate
VERB[/ɔːˈθentɪkeɪt/]
to prove or verify that something is genuine, real, or true
Experts authenticated the ancient sword before displaying it.
Experts authenticated the ancient painting before the auction.
Experts authenticated the artwork, issued a certificate, and everyone celebrated.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Medieval Latin 'authenticatus', the past participle of 'authenticare', derived from Late Latin 'authenticus' meaning 'original, genuine', which comes from Greek 'authentikos' (genuine, principal) from 'authentes' (one who does things oneself, master).
Breakdown
auth- (self, master, from Greek authentes) + -ent- (agent) + -ic (adjective suffix) + -ate (verb suffix) = authenticate (to establish or verify as genuine)
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📝Examples
“The bank needs to authenticate your fingerprint before you can access your account.”
“My grandmother tried to authenticate her age with her birth certificate, but it was written in crayon.”
“The museum hired three experts to authenticate the ancient vase.”
“I had to authenticate my identity with two passwords, three security questions, and a DNA sample.”
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