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To clear, as from an accusation or suspicion: See examples of vindicate used in a sentence. See ‘meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
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Definition of vindicate verb in oxford advanced learner's dictionary. To prove to be right or correct: To uphold or justify by.
To clear, as from an accusation, imputation, suspicion, or the like.
There are 12 meanings listed in oed's entry for the verb vindicate, four of which are labelled obsolete. If a person or their decisions, actions, or ideas are vindicated, they are proved to be correct, after people have said that they were wrong. To prove that what someone said or did was right or true, after other people thought it was…. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
She will be completely vindicated by the evidence. The director said he had been vindicated by the. They have evidence that will vindicate [= exonerate] her. To clear, as from an accusation or suspicion:
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