To prove that somebody is right about something. To clear, as from an accusation or suspicion: Definition of vindicate verb in.
See examples of vindicate used in a sentence. To clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting arguments or proof. To clear, as from an accusation, imputation, suspicion, or the like.
If your family thinks you hogged the last piece of pie on thanksgiving, you'll be vindicated when your younger brother fesses up. If a person or their decisions, actions, or ideas are vindicated, they are proved to be correct, after people have said that they were wrong. To maintain or defend against opposition. To prove that what someone said or did was right or true, after other people thought it was….
To uphold or justify by argument or evidence. See ‘meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. Vindicate somebody to prove that somebody is not guilty when they have been accused of doing something wrong or illegal; New evidence emerged, vindicating him completely.
To claim for oneself or another. Vindicate means to justify, prove, or reinforce an idea — or to absolve from guilt.