vindicate
gb/vˈɪndɪkeɪt/ us/vˈɪndɪkeɪt/
C1
Englanti
tisztáz, igazol, érvényesít
VERBI
C1
FORMAL
1
tisztáz
B2
Käyttömalli:
vindicate [someone] (of/from [accusation/charge])
New DNA evidence vindicated the man who had spent 12 years in prison.
Az új DNS-bizonyítékok ártatlannak bizonyították a férfit, aki 12 évet töltött börtönben.
The investigation vindicated her and showed the report was false.
A vizsgálat tisztázta őt a gyanú alól, és kimutatta, hogy a jelentés hamis volt.
He was finally vindicated when the missing money was found in the accounting system.
Oppijaesimerkit
The new facts vindicated him.
Az új tények tisztázták őt.
She felt vindicated after the truth came out.
Úgy érezte, végre tisztázták, miután kiderült az igazság.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Often confused with vindictive (meaning 'wanting revenge'); vindicate means 'prove right' or 'clear of blame.'
Merkitys
clear someone of blame
Kollokaatiot
vindicate someone
|vindicate yourself
|vindicate the accused
|vindicate an employee
|vindicate a suspect
|vindicate someone of wrongdoing
|fully vindicate
|help to vindicate
|evidence vindicates
|be vindicated by evidence
Synonyymit
exonerate (More legal and explicitly about removing guilt.)
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clear (More general and less formal.)
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acquit (Specifically a court decision of not guilty.)
Antonyymit
incriminate (Suggest or show that someone is guilty.)
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convict (Formally find someone guilty in court.)
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condemn (Express strong disapproval or assign blame.)
Teemat
law
|justice
|social_relations
|communication
Määritelmä
to prove someone did not do something wrong
To show or prove that someone is not guilty, not responsible, or not at fault after they have been accused or doubted.
VERBI
C1
FORMAL
2
igazol
B2
Käyttömalli:
vindicate [belief/claim/decision/theory/approach]
The strong sales numbers vindicated the CEO’s decision to invest in the new product line.
Az erős eladási számok igazolták a vezérigazgató döntését az új termékcsaládba való befektetésről.
Later research vindicated her original hypothesis.
A későbbi kutatások igazolták az eredeti hipotézisét.
His caution was vindicated when the market suddenly dropped.
Oppijaesimerkit
The results vindicated our plan.
Az eredmények igazolták a tervünket.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Don’t use vindicate for ordinary proof (e.g., 'vindicate that 2+2=4'); it usually implies earlier doubt, criticism, or accusation.
Merkitys
prove a belief or decision right
Kollokaatiot
vindicate a claim
|vindicate a theory
|vindicate a decision
|vindicate an approach
|vindicate a prediction
|vindicate your position
|vindicate the strategy
|results vindicate
|events vindicate
|later evidence vindicated
Synonyymit
justify (Focuses on giving good reasons; may not imply later proof.)
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validate (Emphasizes confirming something is correct or legitimate.)
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confirm (More neutral; less tied to criticism or blame.)
Antonyymit
disprove (Show that a claim or theory is false.)
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undermine (Weaken confidence in a claim or decision.)
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invalidate (Show that something is not valid or legitimate.)
Teemat
thinking
|communication
|work
|education
Määritelmä
to show that something was right after people doubted it
To show that a belief, claim, decision, or course of action was justified or correct, often after it was criticized or doubted.
VERBI
C2
FORMAL
3
érvényesít
C1
Käyttömalli:
vindicate [rights/principle/cause]
The ruling vindicated workers’ rights to organize.
Az ítélet érvényesítette a munkavállalók szervezkedési jogát.
She brought the case to vindicate the principle of equal treatment under the law.
Azért indította a pert, hogy érvényesítse a törvény előtti egyenlő bánásmód elvét.
The court said the policy was necessary to vindicate the public’s right to safety.
Tyypillinen virhe:
In this sense, vindicate does not mean 'take revenge'; it means 'defend' or 'uphold,' often in public or legal contexts.
Merkitys
uphold a right or principle
Kollokaatiot
vindicate rights
|vindicate civil liberties
|vindicate the principle
|vindicate the rule of law
|vindicate a cause
|vindicate constitutional rights
|vindicate their freedom
|seek to vindicate
|fight to vindicate
|courts vindicated
Synonyymit
uphold (Common in legal/political contexts; stresses maintaining something against challenge.)
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defend (Broader and more general; can be less formal.)
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assert (Focuses on stating or claiming a right strongly.)
Antonyymit
waive (Give up a right deliberately.)
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surrender (Give up after resistance or pressure.)
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violate (Fail to respect or break a right or principle.)
Teemat
law
|politics
|ethics
|society
Määritelmä
to defend a right or principle
To defend, assert, or uphold a right, principle, or cause, especially against challenge or denial.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
vindicate
IPA
GB/vˈɪndɪkeɪt/
US/vˈɪndɪkeɪt/
Tavut ja painotus
vin - dic - ate (3 tavua)
Stress on 1st syllable (vin)
Taivutusmuodot
Verb
- Base: vindicate
- 3rd Person Singular: vindicates
- Present Participle: vindicating
- Past: vindicated
Ilmaukset
be vindicated
1/bˈi vˈɪndɪkeɪtɪd/
fixed phrase
formal
be shown to be right
to be proved right later
Esimerkit
- He felt vindicated when the audit confirmed his warnings.
- After months of criticism, the team was vindicated by the final results.
- She was vindicated by new evidence that supported her account.
Oppijaesimerkit
- They were vindicated by the results.
vindicate (someone's) rights
1/vˈɪndɪkeɪt sˈʌmwˌʌnz ɹˈaɪts/
fixed phrase
formal
uphold someone’s legal rights
to protect someone’s rights officially
Esimerkit
- The lawsuit was brought to vindicate residents’ rights to clean water.
- The judge said the order was necessary to vindicate the defendant’s rights.
- Advocates argued that the new rules would vindicate consumers’ rights.
vindicate yourself
1/vˈɪndɪkeɪt jʊɹsˈɛlf/
fixed phrase
formal
prove you were not wrong
to prove you did nothing wrong
Esimerkit
- She gathered the emails to vindicate herself after the accusation.
- He didn’t need to shout to vindicate himself; the facts were enough.
- If you’re innocent, you’ll have a chance to vindicate yourself in court.
Oppijaesimerkit
- I can vindicate myself with these messages.