Vindicated vs Vindicate

Both 'vindicated' and 'vindicate' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Vindicated' is the past tense or past participle form of the verb 'vindicate,' while 'vindicate' is the base form of the verb. 'Vindicated' is used when referring to something that has already been proven right or justified, while 'vindicate' is used when talking about proving something right or justifying it.

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Vindicated

The word 'vindicated' is the past tense or past participle form of the verb 'vindicate.' It is commonly used in English to refer to something that has been proven right or justified.

Use 'vindicated' when talking about something that has already been proven right or justified. For example, 'His actions were vindicated by the court's decision.'

Examples:

She felt vindicated when her theory was proven correct.
The evidence vindicated his claims of innocence.
The results of the experiment vindicated the scientist's hypothesis.
The apology vindicated his reputation.
Her hard work was vindicated when she received the promotion.

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Watching Coach Hopper in this moment, I feel vindicated.
Edward Kimberly, who's finally vindicated his sister's good name.
And whatever you do, you feel vindicated by your own fame.
After all, a man whose fate has been linked to my own, a man accused of a crime he did not commit, a man I refused to call guilty, Mr. Bennet Ahmed, has just been vindicated.
Who stood by him until he was vindicated.
I do not know what "vindicated" means.
This will all come out at the trial... and Emil will be vindicated.
When it becomes clear what the Cardassians have done I will be vindicated.
MALE REPORTER: Amidst unprecedented scenes, there was uproar in court as Sherlock Holmes was vindicated and cleared of all suspicion.
Julian, any new research plans now that your drug has been vindicated?
I think we see now that my client didn't kill Paul Wilson, and since the charge is murder, I believe my client's been entirely vindicated.
Kemal Ataturk, who planned a modern state for the Turkish people, will be vindicated once all the institutional reforms have been completed and implemented, once the military leadership obeys and executes the decisions taken by the democratic political leadership in Turkey.
I die vindicated, a true policeman.
You are looking at a vindicated man.
Ladies and gentlemen of Quahog, I feel vindicated.
My long-standing faith in her has finally been vindicated.
For if he had, he would have been completely vindicated.
And no one will allow me to be vindicated.
If the scales balance, the soul is vindicated.
I am very proud to have vindicated my client and his rights.

Alternatives:

proved right
justified
validated
confirmed
supported

Vindicate

The word 'vindicate' is the base form of the verb, used to express the action of proving something right or justifying it. It is commonly used in English.

Use 'vindicate' when you want to talk about proving something right or justifying it. For example, 'The evidence will vindicate his innocence.'