CEFR C1

vindicated

verb

Meaning

To clear someone of blame or suspicion, or to show or prove that someone or something is right, reasonable, or justified.

Examples

The successful trial vindicated her claims of innocence.
His later achievements vindicated his early promise.

Synonyms: justify, absolve, exonerate, acquit

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vindicated (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈvɪndɪkeɪt/

Definition

To clear someone of blame or suspicion, or to show or prove that someone or something is right, reasonable, or justified.

Examples

The successful trial vindicated her claims of innocence.
His later achievements vindicated his early promise.
The report vindicated the company's decision to invest in new technology.

How to Use vindicated

vindicate someone/something (prepositional phrase): To clear someone or something of blame or suspicion. — "The DNA evidence vindicated the wrongly accused man."
vindicate someone/something (prepositional phrase): To show or prove that someone or something is right or justified. — "His later work vindicated his controversial theories."

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