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authenticate

[ɔːˈθentɪkeɪt]

authenticate Definition

prove or show (something) to be true, genuine, or valid.

Using authenticate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "authenticate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The signature on the document was used to authenticate its validity.

  • Example

    The fingerprint scanner is used to authenticate access to the building.

  • Example

    The experts were called in to authenticate the painting's authenticity.

authenticate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for authenticate

Antonyms for authenticate

Phrases with authenticate

  • self-authenticate

    to verify one's own identity or credentials

    Example

    The website uses a two-factor authentication process to allow users to self-authenticate.

  • to verify a user's identity or credentials

    Example

    The system requires users to authenticate themselves with a password.

  • to verify the validity of a document

    Example

    The notary public was called in to authenticate the legal document.

Origins of authenticate

from Greek 'authentikos', meaning 'genuine'

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Summary: authenticate in Brief

'Authenticate' [ɔːˈθentɪkeɪt] means to prove or show something to be true, genuine, or valid. It is commonly used in contexts such as verifying identity or credentials, validating documents, and confirming the authenticity of objects. Phrases like 'self-authenticate' and 'authenticate a user' are used to denote the process of verifying one's own identity or credentials and verifying a user's identity or credentials, respectively.