vindicate

/vˈɪndɪkˌe‍ɪt/

/ˈvɪndəkeɪt/

to vindicate

MAIN VERB

to prove to be right and justify by presenting evidence

synonyms : justify

to clear someone from blame or suspicion and prove their innocence

maintain, uphold, or defend

Examples

1. Nevertheless, scholars over the last century have increasingly vindicated his association of Hisarlik with Troy.

2. Science vindicates me!

3. - Partially vindicated.

4. So that vindicates your characterization of that method.