validate
Pronunciation
Verb
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To confirm that something is true, accurate, or legally acceptable, or to make someone feel their feelings are reasonable.
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Which word fits the gap? "The results were _____ by an independent lab."
Answer: validate
In your own words, what does "validate" mean?
To confirm that something is true, accurate, or legally acceptable, or to make someone feel their feelings are reasonable.
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