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substantiate
What does substantiate mean?
substantiate (verb): to verify something by supplying evidence; to authenticate or corroborate.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use substantiate in a sentence?
- The lawyer was asked to substantiate her claims. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
- He could not substantiate the rumors with evidence. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce substantiate?
/səbˈstænʃiˌeɪt/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does substantiate come from?
From Medieval Latin substantiatus (“given substance”), from the verb substantiare, first used 1657.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of substantiate?
Words related to substantiate
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “substantiate” mean?
to utter or repeat in a strongly rhythmical manner, especially as a group
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to commit (a task or responsibility) to someone, especially a subordinate
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to verify something by supplying evidence; to authenticate or corroborate
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to clarify something by giving, or serving as, an example or a comparison
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Which word is closest in meaning to “substantiate”?
confirm
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qualify
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deposit
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warrant
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