1. to confirm or prove that something is true, accurate, or acceptable
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘validate’
2. to make something legally or officially acceptable
Usage: formal; legal contexts
3. to recognize or affirm the worth or feelings of someone
Usage: psychology; interpersonal relationships

Examples

• The scientist validates her hypothesis through careful experimentation.
• This parking ticket validates your stay at the mall for two hours.
• The teacher validates each student’s effort regardless of the final grade.
• The software validates user input before processing the data.
• Her success validates years of hard work and dedication.
• The court validates the contract if all parties agree to the terms.
• The therapist validates the patient’s feelings during counseling sessions.