Substantiate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /səbˈstænʃieɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Substantiate is a verb meaning (transitive) To verify something by supplying evidence; to authenticate or corroborate.
Meaning
(transitive) To verify something by supplying evidence; to authenticate or corroborate.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To give material form or substance to something; to embody; to record in documents
Example Sentences
substantiate a claim
substantiate allegations
The lawyer was asked to substantiate her claims.
He could not substantiate the rumors with evidence.
Word Forms
- substantiates
- substantiating
- substantiated
Synonyms for substantiate
Depending on context, synonyms include vouch, sustain, affirm, support, corroborate, confirm.
Antonyms for substantiate
Common opposites include negate, contradict.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include corroborate, affirm, confirm, sustain, support, back up.
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