substantiate

verb
UK: /səbˈstænʃieɪt/
US: /səbˈstænʃieɪt/

  1. To provide evidence to prove that something is true.

    1. I need to substantiate my claim with facts
    2. The witness was asked to substantiate her version of events regarding the accident

  2. To support a statement or claim with evidence or proof; to give credibility to.

    1. Can you substantiate this rumour you heard?
    2. The research findings substantiate the hypothesis that exercise improves cognitive function

Synonyms

prove authenticate corroborate verify support confirm validate
substantiate adjective

  1. Having been proven or verified by evidence.

    1. The substantiated claims were reviewed.
    2. The report contained substantiated allegations of financial mismanagement within the company

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "substantiate" in English means: To provide evidence to prove that something is true., To support a statement or claim with evidence or proof; to give credibility to..

The phonetic transcription of "substantiate" is /səbˈstænʃieɪt/ in British English and /səbˈstænʃieɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "substantiate": prove, authenticate, corroborate, verify, support, confirm, validate.

Example usage of "substantiate": "I need to substantiate my claim with facts". More examples on the page.