Transformative Definition In American English

Vindicate, which has been used in English since at least the mid-16th century, comes from a form of the Latin verb vindicare, meaning “to set free, avenge, or lay claim to.”

VINDICATE definition: 1. to prove that what someone said or did was right or true, after other people thought it was…. Learn more.

VINDICATE definition: to clear, as from an accusation, imputation, suspicion, or the like. See examples of vindicate used in a sentence.

vindicate somebody to prove that somebody is not guilty when they have been accused of doing something wrong or illegal; to prove that somebody is right about something. New evidence …

To clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting arguments or proof: "Our society permits people to sue for libel so that they may vindicate their reputations" (Irving R. …

"The suits are valid and are being brought to vindicate legal wrongs, under both federal and state law.

3 days ago · vindicate (third-person singular simple present vindicates, present participle vindicating, simple past and past participle vindicated) (transitive) To clear of an accusation, …

Vindicate means to justify, prove, or reinforce an idea — or to absolve from guilt. If your family thinks you hogged the last piece of pie on Thanksgiving, you'll be vindicated when your …

to uphold, maintain, or defend (a cause, etc): to vindicate a claim Etymology: 17th Century: from Latin vindicāre, from vindex claimant ˈvindiˌcator n ˈvindiˌcatory adj

Vindicate definition: To clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting arguments or proof.