v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Verified p. pr. & vb. n. Verifying. ] [ F. vérifier, LL. verificare, from L. verus true + -ficare to make. See Very, and -fy. ] 1. To prove to be true or correct; to establish the truth of; to confirm; to substantiate. [ 1913 Webster ]
This is verified by a number of examples. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]
So shalt thou best fulfill, best verify.
The prophets old, who sung thy endless reign. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. To confirm or establish the authenticity of by examination or competent evidence; to authenticate; as, to verify a written statement; to verify an account, a pleading, or the like. [ 1913 Webster ]
To verify our title with their lives. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. To maintain; to affirm; to support. [ Obs. ] Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]