tr.v. au·then·ti·cat·ed, au·then·ti·cat·ing, au·then·ti·cates To establish the authenticity of; prove genuine: a specialist who authenticated the antique samovar. See Synonyms at confirm. au·then′ti·cation n. au·thenti·ca′tor n. |
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