Verificar
Example: Preciso verificar os horários antes de sair de casa.
Definition
"Verificar" means to check, inspect, or confirm something to ensure its accuracy, correctness, or condition. It involves examining details carefully, as in the phrase 'Preciso verificar os horários antes de sair de casa,' meaning the need to confirm schedules before leaving home.
Etymology
The word "verificar" comes from the Latin 'verificare,' which combines 'verus' meaning true and 'facere' meaning to make. Essentially, it means 'to make true' or 'to confirm.' Did you know? This root is also related to English words like 'verify' and 'verification,' highlighting its longstanding role in confirming truth or accuracy.
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