[validate] how to trim input before validating the value

[validate] how to trim input before validating the value

Hi - I'm using the validate plugin on the form and would need to trim the input value before the element gets validated. Can anyone pls let me know if there is any option in the validate plugin that to modify the input before validating or do I need to add another event handler on the element I'm trying to trim?

Thanks for the help!