vindicate
gb/vˈɪndɪkeɪt/ us/vˈɪndɪkeɪt/
C1
Angielski
tisztáz, igazol, érvényesít
CZASOWNIK
C1
FORMAL
1
tisztáz
B2
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
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.
Częsty błąd:
Often confused with vindictive (meaning 'wanting revenge'); vindicate means 'prove right' or 'clear of blame.'
Znaczenie
clear someone of blame
Kolokacje
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
Synonimy
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.)
Antonimy
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.)
Tematy
law
|justice
|social_relations
|communication
Definicja
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.
CZASOWNIK
C1
FORMAL
2
igazol
B2
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
The results vindicated our plan.
Az eredmények igazolták a tervünket.
Częsty błąd:
Don’t use vindicate for ordinary proof (e.g., 'vindicate that 2+2=4'); it usually implies earlier doubt, criticism, or accusation.
Znaczenie
prove a belief or decision right
Kolokacje
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
Synonimy
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.)
Antonimy
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.)
Tematy
thinking
|communication
|work
|education
Definicja
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.
CZASOWNIK
C2
FORMAL
3
érvényesít
C1
Schemat użycia:
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.
Częsty błąd:
In this sense, vindicate does not mean 'take revenge'; it means 'defend' or 'uphold,' often in public or legal contexts.
Znaczenie
uphold a right or principle
Kolokacje
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
Synonimy
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.)
Antonimy
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.)
Tematy
law
|politics
|ethics
|society
Definicja
to defend a right or principle
To defend, assert, or uphold a right, principle, or cause, especially against challenge or denial.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
vindicate
IPA
GB/vˈɪndɪkeɪt/
US/vˈɪndɪkeɪt/
Sylaby i akcent
vin - dic - ate (3 sylaby)
Stress on 1st syllable (vin)
Formy wyrazu
Verb
- Base: vindicate
- 3rd Person Singular: vindicates
- Present Participle: vindicating
- Past: vindicated
Wyrażenia
be vindicated
1/bˈi vˈɪndɪkeɪtɪd/
fixed phrase
formal
be shown to be right
to be proved right later
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- 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
Przykłady
- 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
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- I can vindicate myself with these messages.