authenticate

As verbs the difference between authenticate and prove

is that authenticate is to render authentic; to give authority to, by the proof, attestation, or formalities required by law, or sufficient to entitle to credit while prove is to demonstrate that something is true or viable; to give proof for.

As verbs the difference between consider and authenticate

is that consider is (label) to think about seriously while authenticate is to render authentic; to give authority to, by the proof, attestation, or formalities required by law, or sufficient to entitle to credit.

As a verb authenticate

is to render authentic; to give authority to, by the proof, attestation, or formalities required by law, or sufficient to entitle to credit.

As an adjective verificative is

serving to verify or authenticate.