Verify (Verb)

Meaning ¹

To declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true; "Before God I swear I am innocent".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

• Swan
• Aver
• Assert
• Avow
• Affirm
• Swear

Hypernyms

• Declare

Hyponyms

• Attest
• Protest
• Assure
• Claim
• Hold
• Declare

Meaning ²

Confirm the truth of; "Please verify that the doors are closed"; "verify a claim".

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Hypernyms

• Sustain
• Substantiate
• Support
• Affirm
• Corroborate

Hyponyms

• Check Off
• Ascertain
• See To It
• Ensure
• Mark
• Mark Off
• Assure
• Tick
• Tick Off
• Insure
• Check
• Control

Related Words

• Verification (noun)
• Verifiable (adjective)
• Verifier (noun)
• Verificatory (adjective)

Meaning ³

Attach or append a legal verification to (a pleading or petition).

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Hypernyms

• Reassert

Related Words

• Verification (noun)

Meaning ⁴

Check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard; "Are you controlling for the temperature?".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Synonyms

• Control

Hypernyms

• Try
• Test
• Try Out
• Essay
• Examine