verified
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈvɛrɪfaɪd/
KK: /ˈvɛrɪfaɪd/
adjective
Definition
Confirmed as true or valid after checking or investigation.
Example
The information provided was verified by the experts before publication.
Conversation
Have you received the email about the verified accounts?
Yeah, I saw it! It’s nice to know they’re taking security seriously.
I agree! It makes me feel safer using the app.
Definitely! I only trust apps that have verified features.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
confirmed
validated
authenticated
Antonyms
unverified
disputed
questioned
verb
Definition
To confirm that something is true, accurate, or meets a certain standard.
Example
The information was verified by the expert before publication.
Tense Forms
Past: verified
Past Participle: verified
Conversation
Did you hear about the email that verified our meeting time?
Yeah, I got it this morning and it looks good to me.
I just want to make sure everything is verified before we go ahead.
Root Explanation
Verified → It is formed from "verus" (meaning true) and the suffix "-fy" (meaning to make). The word "verified" means made true or confirmed as true.
Memory Tip
Think of making something 'true' ('verus') — that's why verified means confirmed as true.
Visually Confused Words
unverified
unversified
diversified
versifier
petrified
certified
overfed