Authenticates
/ɔːˈθɛntɪˌkeɪts/
Definitions
- (v.) Third-person singular present tense of authenticate, meaning to establish the validity or genuineness of a document, signature, or legal instrument.
The notary authenticates the signature on the contract.
Forms
- authenticate
- authenticating
- authenticated
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Commentary
As an inflected form, 'authenticates' does not require a standalone definition but references the base form 'authenticate' for substantive meanings.
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