kəˈɹɒbəɹeɪ̯t kəˈɹɑbəɹeɪ̯t ˈfɔː(ɹ).mə.laɪz ˈvæl.ɪ.deɪt ˈvæl.ə.deɪt make valid or confirm the validity of validate a ticket prove valid; show or confirm the validity of something give evidence for declare or make legally valid