noun, adjective common · everyday

verified

VEH-ruh-fyd veh·ruh·fyd 3 syllables

Word facts

Part of speech noun, adjective
Syllables 3
Letters 8
Scrabble® points 15
Starts with V
Level common
Usage everyday

Definition of Verified

A user of the Twitter microblogging service whose identity has been confirmed by Twitter.

Example sentences

  1. Only verified cardholders are eligible for the discount.

Using Verified well

A closer look at how verified is used — meaning in plain English, how close synonyms differ, and examples at different levels.

Meaning in everyday English

Checked and confirmed to be true, accurate, or genuine.

When to use it

Use it when something has been actively checked against evidence and found correct, or when an identity or account has been officially confirmed. It signals a completed check, not just a claim of truth.

Common context

Common on social media and account badges, in fact-checking, security and login flows, and quality or identity confirmation.

Watch out

Do not treat 'verified' as the same as 'true'; verified means someone checked it and it held up, whereas an unverified claim can still turn out to be true, just unchecked.

Synonyms by tone or intensity
confirmed
close in meaning but broader; can mean simply agreed or made certain, without a formal check
validated
more technical; stresses meeting set criteria or standards
authenticated
focuses specifically on proving something is genuine, not fake
vetted
implies a thorough background check of a person or thing
corroborated
formal; supported by additional independent evidence
Antonyms by tone
unverified
the direct opposite; not yet checked or confirmed
unconfirmed
milder; awaiting confirmation but not necessarily false
alleged
claimed but not proven, often used cautiously in reporting
Examples by level
  • Beginner The website verified my email before letting me log in.
  • In writing Only verified accounts were allowed to post during the event to cut down on impersonation.
  • Advanced The editors ran every figure past two independent sources, so each claim in the piece is verified rather than merely reported.
Memory tip

Verified shares its root with 'verify' and 'veritable' — all point back to what is true (Latin 'verus').

Synonyms for Verified

supportedcorroboratedprovedsubstantiatedproven

Related words

Words closely connected to Verified in meaning or use:

validated

Words that rhyme with Verified

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FAQ

Questions people ask

What does verified mean?

A user of the Twitter microblogging service whose identity has been confirmed by Twitter. It is a noun.

How many syllables does verified have?

Verified has 3 syllables: veh·ruh·fyd. The word is broken into 3 spoken beats.

What part of speech is verified?

Verified is used as a noun. As a noun, it names a thing, idea, or concept.

What are synonyms for verified?

Words with similar meanings to verified include supported, corroborated, proved, substantiated. The best synonym depends on the exact context you are writing or reading in.

How do you use verified in a sentence?

Example: "Only verified cardholders are eligible for the discount."