C1 verb #17,438 most common

authenticate

UK /ɔ.ˈθɛn.tɪ.keɪt/ | US /ɔ.ˈθɛn.tɪ.keɪt/

Of the same origin as claimed; genuine.

authenticate in 30 Seconds

  • (adjective) Of the same origin as claimed; genuine.
  • (adjective) Conforming to reality and therefore worthy of trust, reliance, or belief.
  • (adjective) (of a Gregorian mode) Having the final as the lowest note of the mode.

Meanings

  1. 1
    adjective Of the same origin as claimed; genuine.
  2. 2
    adjective Conforming to reality and therefore worthy of trust, reliance, or belief.
  3. 3
    adjective (of a Gregorian mode) Having the final as the lowest note of the mode.
  4. 4
    adjective Authoritative
  5. 5
    verb To render authentic; to give authority to, by the proof, attestation, or formalities required by law, or sufficient to entitle to credit.
  6. 6
    verb To prove authentic; to determine as real and true.

Examples

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Synonyms

bona fide bonafide credible genuine real reliable trustworthy unfaked

Antonyms

fake ingenuine phony
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