Authenticate Definition

ô-thĕntĭ-kāt
authenticated, authenticates, authenticating
verb
To establish the authenticity of; prove genuine.
A specialist who authenticated the antique samovar.
American Heritage
To make authentic or valid.
Webster's New World
To establish the truth of; verify.
Webster's New World
To prove to be genuine or as represented.
Webster's New World
To prove that something, such as a document, is what it purports to be, especially so that the item can be admitted into evidence at a trial or hearing. For example, a party wishing to admit a letter into evidence may ask the witness whether it is, indeed, the letter he received, does he recognize the handwriting, and similar questions.
Webster's New World Law
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Authenticate Sentence Examples

  • Its primary object was to authenticate the relics of St James at Compostella.

  • However, to authenticate the piece, you'll have to look inside.

  • Antique and estate rings, for example, should be accompanied with an appraisal to authenticate their value - the cost of the appraisal can help the couple avoid potential poor deals from imposter rings.

  • Look for sellers with high customer ratings and who are offering the Burberry dust cover and a copy of their original receipt so that you can authenticate its source.

  • Encryption has the power to authenticate the identity of these authors to their partners abroad, and protect their identity from despots at home.

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Words Starting With

AAUAUT

Words Ending With

ETEATE

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Words Starting With A and Ending With E

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12 Letter Words12 Letter Words Starting With A12 Letter Words Ending With E