vindicate
gb/vˈɪndɪkeɪt/ us/vˈɪndɪkeɪt/
C1
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
tisztáz, igazol, érvényesít
ਕਿਰਿਆ
C1
FORMAL
1
tisztáz
B2
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
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.
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Often confused with vindictive (meaning 'wanting revenge'); vindicate means 'prove right' or 'clear of blame.'
ਅਰਥ
clear someone of blame
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
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
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
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.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
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.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
law
|justice
|social_relations
|communication
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
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.
ਕਿਰਿਆ
C1
FORMAL
2
igazol
B2
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
The results vindicated our plan.
Az eredmények igazolták a tervünket.
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Don’t use vindicate for ordinary proof (e.g., 'vindicate that 2+2=4'); it usually implies earlier doubt, criticism, or accusation.
ਅਰਥ
prove a belief or decision right
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
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
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
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.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
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.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
thinking
|communication
|work
|education
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
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.
ਕਿਰਿਆ
C2
FORMAL
3
érvényesít
C1
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
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.
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
In this sense, vindicate does not mean 'take revenge'; it means 'defend' or 'uphold,' often in public or legal contexts.
ਅਰਥ
uphold a right or principle
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
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
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
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.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
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.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
law
|politics
|ethics
|society
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
to defend a right or principle
To defend, assert, or uphold a right, principle, or cause, especially against challenge or denial.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
vindicate
IPA
GB/vˈɪndɪkeɪt/
US/vˈɪndɪkeɪt/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
vin - dic - ate (3 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (vin)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Verb
- Base: vindicate
- 3rd Person Singular: vindicates
- Present Participle: vindicating
- Past: vindicated
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
be vindicated
1/bˈi vˈɪndɪkeɪtɪd/
fixed phrase
formal
be shown to be right
to be proved right later
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- I can vindicate myself with these messages.