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third-person singular simple present validates, present participle validating, simple past and past participle validated
(transitive) To render valid. quotations examples
Always remember to validate your ticket before entering the train. A non-validated ticket could lead to a hefty fine.
2003, Alan Hart, Going to Live in France, page 207
(transitive) To check or prove the validity of; verify. examples
(ergative) To have its validity successfully proven. examples