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authenticate
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au·then·ti·cate  (ô-thnt-kt)
tr.v. au·then·ti·cat·ed, au·then·ti·cat·ing, au·then·ti·cates
To establish the authenticity of; prove genuine: a specialist who authenticated the antique samovar. See Synonyms at confirm.

au·thenti·cation n.
au·thenti·cator n.

authenticate
Verb
[-cating, -cated] to establish as genuine
authentication n

A challenge given by voice or electrical means to attest to the authenticity of a message or transmission.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.authenticate - establish the authenticity of something
prove - obtain probate of; "prove a will"
attest, certify, evidence, manifest, demonstrate - provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes; "His high fever attested to his illness"; "The buildings in Rome manifest a high level of architectural sophistication"; "This decision demonstrates his sense of fairness"

authenticate
verb 2. vouch for, confirm, endorse, validate, attest
Translations
authenticate [ɔːˈθɛntɪkeɪt] vtautentificar
authenticate [ɔːˈθɛntɪkeɪt] vtétablir l'authenticité de
authenticate [ɔːˈθɛntɪkeɪt] authentic vtbeglaubigen
authenticate [ɔːˈθɛntɪkeɪt] vtautenticare


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