Vindicate

Pronunciation: /ˈvɪndɪˌkeɪt/

Definitions of vindicate

verb to clear someone of blame or suspicion; to show or prove to be right, reasonable, or justified

Example Sentences

A1 She vindicated her innocence by providing an alibi.

A2 The evidence presented in court vindicated the defendant.

B1 The investigation ultimately vindicated the suspect, proving his innocence.

B2 The new information vindicated the scientist's theory, leading to widespread acceptance.

C1 The thorough analysis of the data vindicated the team's research findings.

C2 The successful outcome of the trial vindicated the lawyer's strategic approach.

Examples of vindicate in a Sentence

formal The evidence presented in court helped to vindicate the defendant's innocence.

informal I knew I was right all along, and the test results vindicated me.

slang After all the rumors, the truth finally came out and vindicated him.

figurative His success in the competition vindicated all the hard work he had put in.

Grammatical Forms of vindicate

• past tense: vindicated
• plural: vindicates
• comparative: more vindicated
• superlative: most vindicated
• present tense: vindicates
• future tense: will vindicate
• perfect tense: has vindicated
• continuous tense: is vindicating
• singular: vindicate
• positive degree: vindicate
• infinitive: to vindicate
• gerund: vindicating
• participle: vindicated

Origin and Evolution of vindicate

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'vindicate' originated from the Latin word 'vindicare', which means to lay claim to or avenge.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in legal contexts to mean to clear from censure or suspicion, the word 'vindicate' has evolved to also mean to justify or defend a decision or action.