Corroborate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kəˈɹɒbəɹeɪ̯t/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Corroborate is a verb meaning (transitive) To confirm or support something with additional evidence; to attest or vouch for.
Meaning
(transitive) To confirm or support something with additional evidence; to attest or vouch for.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To make strong; to strengthen.
- (as a participle) Corroborated.
- (as a participial adjective) Vigorous, grown strong.
Example Sentences
The concurrence of all […]corroborates the same truth.
As any limb well and duly exercised, grows stronger, the nerves of the body are corroborated thereby.
There is no Truſting to the Force of Nature, nor to the Brauery of Words; except it be Corroborate by Cuſtome.
First, the fireman may be killed. Second, he may not notice the signal at all. Third, in any case he will loyally corroborate his driver and the good old jury will discount that.
Word Forms
- corroborates
- corroborating
- corroborated
Synonyms for corroborate
Depending on context, synonyms include sustain, affirm, support, substantiate, confirm, validate.
Antonyms for corroborate
Common opposites include negate, contradict.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include validate, substantiate, confirm, affirm, sustain, support.
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