v.
Pronunciation: ' ver- ə - ˌ f ī
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form: -fied ; -fy · ing
Etymology: Middle English verifien, from Anglo-French verifier, from Medieval Latin verificare, from Latin verus true
Date: 14th century
1 : to confirm or substantiate in law by oath
2 : to establish the truth, accuracy, or reality of < verify the claim>
synonyms see CONFIRM
– ver · i · fi · er \ - ˌ f ī (- ə )r \ noun