vindicate
Translation
to vindicate, to justify, to clear
Examples
The evidence will vindicate him.
The evidence will vindicate him.
She was vindicated by the court's decision.
She was vindicated by the court's decision.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to vindicate (sb./sth.) The new evidence will vindicate his theory.
((sb.)) to be vindicated by ((sth.)) He was vindicated by the investigation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: justify, absolve, exonerate; Antonyms: convict, blame, accuse
Etymology
From Latin 'vindicare' (to claim, set free), from 'vim' (force) + 'dicere' (to say).
Memory Tips
Imagine making a 'V' for Victory sign when you are proven right.