AUTHENTICATE
/ɔ.ˈθɛn.tɪ.keɪt/
12 letters · 4 syllables · adjective, verb
Definition of AUTHENTICATE
Of the same origin as claimed; genuine.
"The experts confirmed it was an authentic signature."
Conforming to reality and therefore worthy of trust, reliance, or belief.
"The report was completely authentic."
(of a Gregorian mode) Having the final as the lowest note of the mode.
To render authentic; to give authority to, by the proof, attestation, or formalities required by law, or sufficient to entitle to credit.
To prove authentic; to determine as real and true.
"He didn't manage to authenticate the portrait: it's probably a fake."
Synonyms of AUTHENTICATE
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Examples of AUTHENTICATE in a Sentence
- "The experts confirmed it was an authentic signature."
- "The report was completely authentic."
- "He didn't manage to authenticate the portrait: it's probably a fake."
Word Details
Is AUTHENTICATE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, AUTHENTICATE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: AUTHENTICATE uses 12 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for AUTHENTICATE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | u | t | h | e | n | t | i | c | a | t | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in AUTHENTICATE
100 words from the letters in AUTHENTICATE
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How to Use AUTHENTICATE in Word Games
AUTHENTICATE is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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