verify

/ˈver-ə-ˌfī/

Middle English verifien, borrowed from Anglo-French verifier, borrowed from Medieval Latin vērificāre, from Latin vērus "true" + -ficāre -fy

verb

  1. to establish the truth, accuracy, or reality of

  2. to confirm or substantiate in law by oath

verify the claim

confirm corroborate substantiate verify authenticate validate mean to attest to the truth or validity of something. confirm implies the removing of doubts by an authoritative statement or indisputable fact. corroborate suggests the strengthening of what is already partly established.