The identity of the boy who had been missing was verified by the clothes he was wearing.
Source: tatoeba (978007)
Verified
Synonyms for "verified" (135 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (27)
actualascertainedattestedauthenticatedauthoritativeborne outcategorically truecertaincertifiedcircumstantiated
Verb(11 words)
Noun(4 words)
Adjective(2 words)
certified resultscompleted phase
Strong matches (41)
Verb(13 words)
Adjective(7 words)
confirmed diagnosisconfirmed findingcounted resultscredible dataevidenced findingsfinalized designidentified entry
Noun(11 words)
cross check datescrosscheckingdata validationdemonstrated abilitydocumented casedocumented evidencedutch validerenevidenced trendfield trip enrollment confirmationlabeling qualitymeasured potential energies
Related words (67)
Verb(16 words)
not in errorobjectively trueofficialprovedprovenrealreliablesettledshownsubstantiatedsure enoughsure-enoughtestedtriedtried and truetruetrue as gospeltruthfulunconfutedundenied
Noun(10 words)
observed physical entitypassword verificationproven track recordroman citizen statusromanian existascientific communitystandard-checkvettingwell supported factwell-supported conclusion
Adjective(10 words)
observed propertyofficial specificationphysics-experimentallyproved statementsquality-checkedsubstantiated findingsunfounded suspicionvalid diagnosis codevalid transactionvalidated conclusion
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: actual, affirmed, approved, as demonstrated by, ascertained.
- Sentence evidence is available for verified, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "verified".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "verified"
Keep "verified" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "verified" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "verified", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "verified" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
10 entriesadjectiveassessmentauthenticitybadgedescriptoridentity statusofficial statusproofqualityverification
More specific
13 entriesauthenticatecertifytestvalidateverified accountverified certificateverified claimverified contractverified dataverified factverified licenseverified profileverified user
Collocations
8 entriesverified accountverified accountsverified claimverified dataverified informationverified resultsverified sourceverified sources
Inflections
4 entriesDerivations
7 entriessimilar
2 entriesSample sentences
11 total sentences available.
Tom verified the date of the meeting.
Source: tatoeba (1024040)
The defendant's innocence could not be verified.
Source: tatoeba (2268086)
The credibility and veracity of the report that pieces of the plane have been found, cannot yet be verified.
Source: tatoeba (3109860)
Showing 4 of 11 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "verified"?
Closest matches include actual, affirmed, approved, as demonstrated by, ascertained.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "verified"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.