verify
word
/ˈvɛɹəˌfaɪ/
VE-ruh-fy
/vˈɛɹɪfˌaɪ/
VE-ri-fy
Definition
To check that something is true or correct, often by finding proof or confirming the facts.
Usage & Nuances
Common in formal and professional contexts. Often used with documents, facts, identities ('verify information', 'verify your account'). Not typically used for everyday checking like 'check' or 'look at'.
Spanish: verificar - comprobar - confirmarPortuguese (BR): verificar - conferir - confirmarPortuguese (PT): verificar - conferir - confirmarChinese (Simplified): 核实 - 验证Chinese (Traditional): 核實 - 驗證Hindi: सत्यापित करना - जाँचनाArabic: تحقق من - تأكد منBengali: যাচাই করা - নিশ্চিত করাRussian: проверять - удостоверятьJapanese: 確認する - 検証するVietnamese: xác minh - kiểm traKorean: 확인하다 - 검증하다Turkish: doğrulamak - teyit etmekUrdu: تصدیق کرنا - جانچناIndonesian: memverifikasi - memastikan
Example Sentences
We double-checked to verify the results before publishing.
natural
They'll need to verify your identity at the front desk.
natural
It’s always smart to verify before you trust anything you read online.
natural
Can you verify these facts for me?
basic
Please verify your email address to continue.
basic
He called to verify the reservation at the hotel.
basic