vindicate

Intermediate

/ˈvɪndɪkeɪt/

verb
To clear of blame or suspicion; to prove to be right or justified

vindicate in a sentence

  • “The attorney had no chance of vindicating the defendant with all of the strong evidence presented by the state.”
  • “She will be completely vindicated by the evidence.”
  • “These discoveries vindicate their theory.”
  • “Their approach to the problem has been vindicated by the positive results.”

What does “vindicate” mean?

vindicate (verb) means to clear of blame or suspicion; to prove to be right or justified. It is pronounced /ˈvɪndɪkeɪt/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "vindicate" mean?
vindicate (verb) means: To clear of blame or suspicion; to prove to be right or justified
How do you pronounce "vindicate"?
"vindicate" is pronounced /ˈvɪndɪkeɪt/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "vindicate" in a sentence?
Here is "vindicate" used in a sentence: The attorney had no chance of vindicating the defendant with all of the strong evidence presented by the state.

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